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F18 UMS

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,835 mi
Last recorded54,835 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 UMS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,835 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 53,943 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 53,941 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar linkage mount broken (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 52,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,617 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 49,429 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,017 miles

Both rear hubs leaking slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2014 47,013 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both rear hubs leaking slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,342 miles

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Oct 2011 44,043 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 42,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 34,607 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,176 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 32,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 22,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UMS is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UMS, 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 F18 UMS registered?

F18 UMS is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is F18 UMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 UMS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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