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GNZ 610

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

58,596 mi
Last recorded58,596 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGNZ 610
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 58,596 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 54,490 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 52,927 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 52,194 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 50,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 50,442 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 50,321 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 50,290 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,922 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 48,922 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2017 48,255 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 47,075 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 May 2015 44,671 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 40,292 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 36,383 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 34,578 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Slight bind O/S/Rear brake

Slight oil leak rear hubs

Pass 3 May 2011 32,398 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 31,013 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 30,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,747 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 28,743 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,868 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 25,933 miles

slight oil leak from o/s and n/s/r hubs

surface rust on o/s and n/s/f outriggers

Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,412 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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GNZ 610 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GNZ 610, 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 GNZ 610 registered?

GNZ 610 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is GNZ 610 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GNZ 610 shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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