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G3 LPR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,205 mi
Last recorded87,205 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 LPR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,912 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,757 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 83,756 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 82,690 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake just passed 16%

Pass 26 May 2021 80,512 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 78,099 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,558 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 70,217 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,626 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,606 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 62,147 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,607 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 60,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,586 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 60,528 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,302 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 60,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 59,574 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 56,803 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 51,209 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 LPR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G3 LPR, 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 LPR registered?

G3 LPR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is G3 LPR safe to buy?

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