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E8 RFG

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,125 mi
Last recorded79,125 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 RFG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 79,125 miles

cooling fan didnt cut in

Fail 23 Jan 2026 79,125 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

cooling fan didnt cut in

Pass 17 Jan 2025 77,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 77,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 74,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 73,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 72,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,809 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,352 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 68,352 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,147 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 67,147 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 65,357 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 65,357 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Clutch operation very heavy

Near side & Off side outer chassis members showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,584 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,867 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 44,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,397 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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E8 RFG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 44,479 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E8 RFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E8 RFG registered?

E8 RFG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is E8 RFG safe to buy?

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