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J700 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,755 mi
Last recorded68,755 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 68,755 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 67,939 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 66,462 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 65,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,909 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,382 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,684 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 61,682 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,289 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,817 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 54,001 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 51,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,887 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,297 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 46,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,950 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,564 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 43,371 miles

n/s and o/s rear discs rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,301 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

Fail 13 Feb 2008 41,279 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S FRONT TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

Pass 30 Jan 2007 40,804 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 40,804 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,340 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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J700 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J700 TVR, 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 J700 TVR?

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What year was J700 TVR registered?

J700 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J700 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J700 TVR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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