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G3 DYA

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,259 mi
Last recorded73,259 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 DYA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 73,259 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 73,025 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 72,678 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 72,187 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 71,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 70,094 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 68,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 67,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,967 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 66,857 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,762 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 66,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 66,419 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 66,419 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,860 miles

Oil leak

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

rear brake disc slightly corroded

slight play in nearside rear shocker

vehicle structure in several places slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010 65,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake disc slightly corroded

slight play in nearside rear shocker

vehicle structure in several places slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 56,925 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,486 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 49,486 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,419 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 34,813 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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G3 DYA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G3 DYA, 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 G3 DYA registered?

G3 DYA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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