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J411 ESM

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,856 mi
Last recorded34,856 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ411 ESM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,856 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 34,856 miles

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,749 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2016 34,498 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 34,498 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 33,596 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 33,570 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,230 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,998 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 25,998 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 21,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,933 miles

rear tyres on limit,chassis corroding,n/s/r cv boot split

Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,480 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005

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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J411 ESM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J411 ESM, 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

How do I check the history of J411 ESM?

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What year was J411 ESM registered?

J411 ESM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is J411 ESM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J411 ESM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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