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F3 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,821 mi
Last recorded23,821 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 23,821 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 23,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 20,063 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 19,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 19,466 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 18,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 18,108 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 17,667 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 17,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 15,766 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 15,762 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 14,238 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 13,674 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside washer jets partly blocked.

wipers smear slightly.

Fail 25 Jan 2014 13,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside washer jets partly blocked.

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 13,012 miles

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

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

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,705 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 11,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,411 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre is wearing on outside edge

offside rear tyre is low on tread on inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2008 11,203 miles

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

offside rear tyre is low on tread on inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,067 miles

slight leak both rear outer hub seals

wear n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2006 10,745 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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F3 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F3 TVR, 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 F3 TVR registered?

F3 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is F3 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 TVR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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