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H2 DMA

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,363 mi
Last recorded50,363 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 DMA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 50,363 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 50,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 48,766 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,126 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 43,206 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,095 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,757 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,223 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,423 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,029 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 30,028 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,229 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 29,229 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,966 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 24,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adv front wish bone units corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,584 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,399 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,299 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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H2 DMA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,988cc 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 H2 DMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H2 DMA registered?

H2 DMA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 May 1999.

Is H2 DMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 DMA 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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