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J30 GDM

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

67,303 mi
Last recorded67,303 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 GDM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 66,494 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 65,694 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 64,133 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 62,167 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 60,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 58,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,324 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,670 miles

oil leak on engine (poss oil pressure switch)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 55,670 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

oil leak on engine (poss oil pressure switch)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 53,654 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 51,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 46,241 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 46,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,488 miles

offside rear inner cv boot starting to perrish.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,241 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,929 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,693 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,326 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,530 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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J30 GDM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J30 GDM, 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 J30 GDM registered?

J30 GDM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J30 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 GDM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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