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F18 CPH

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,637 mi
Last recorded48,637 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 CPH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 48,637 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2025 46,149 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 46,084 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 46,025 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 45,888 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 45,542 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 45,541 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,203 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,069 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,748 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 41,550 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,470 miles

n/s and o/s/r cv joint boots split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,415 miles

BOTH REAR C/V JOINT GAITERS SPLIT

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 39,415 miles

BOTH REAR C/V JOINT GAITERS SPLIT

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,549 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,467 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,068 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,497 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,574 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 36,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,755 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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F18 CPH is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F18 CPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F18 CPH registered?

F18 CPH is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is F18 CPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 CPH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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