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H21 ANS

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,655 mi
Last recorded56,655 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 ANS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 56,655 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 56,161 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 55,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive HALF SHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 54,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 53,789 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 53,782 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 52,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 51,809 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 51,778 miles

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings lower UJ (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 50,728 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 50,693 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,223 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 43,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,345 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,636 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 36,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,785 miles

exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,134 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,441 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 24,172 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,856 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,824 miles

low effort to offside handbrake

offside outer handbrake cable rubbed through

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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H21 ANS 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 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 H21 ANS, 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 H21 ANS registered?

H21 ANS is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is H21 ANS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H21 ANS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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