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J99 DHG

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

43,802 mi
Last recorded43,802 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 DHG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 43,802 miles

nearside headlamp reflector coating wearing off but sill giving beam pattern

number plate illuminated but very dim

Fail 14 Feb 2024 43,802 miles

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

nearside headlamp reflector coating wearing off but sill giving beam pattern

number plate illuminated but very dim

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,798 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 43,796 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 43,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2016 43,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflective backing (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

n/s rear hub has oil/fluid leak

Fail 27 May 2016 43,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflective backing (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

engine oil leak

n/s rear hub has oil/fluid leak

Pass 13 May 2015 43,567 miles

HEADLAMP LENS REFLECTOR DISCOLOURED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OIL LEAK N/S/R HUB

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 May 2015 43,567 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HEADLAMP LENS REFLECTOR DISCOLOURED

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OIL LEAK N/S/R HUB

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,227 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,009 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

diffrent size tyres on front to rear of vehicle

slight stiffness in parking brake lever

Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

diffrent size tyres on front to rear of vehicle

slight stiffness in parking brake lever

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,931 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 35,999 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 35,997 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 33,390 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 33,386 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J99 DHG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 J99 DHG, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J99 DHG registered?

J99 DHG is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 November 1997.

Is J99 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 DHG shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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