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J6 JGU

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,390 mi
Last recorded43,390 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 JGU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 43,390 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 43,367 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2024 42,945 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 42,945 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 42,901 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 42,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2022 42,886 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 41,886 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 41,886 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,025 miles

nearside and offside rear hub slight oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2019 40,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,277 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2018 39,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 38,800 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,670 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 36,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear drive shaft boots worn

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,548 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 34,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,771 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,735 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed.

Fail 2 Jun 2012 33,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

vehicle heavily under sealed.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,246 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear differential oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,646 miles

Engine oil leak

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 29,078 miles

Advise slight oil leak from N/S/R differentional oil seal but ok at the time of test.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,588 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 27,556 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2006 27,485 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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J6 JGU is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J6 JGU, 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 J6 JGU registered?

J6 JGU is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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