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JAC 10W

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

26,854 mi
Last recorded26,854 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAC 10W
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 26,854 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 26,789 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 26,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 26,762 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 26,742 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 26,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 26,635 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,402 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,739 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 26,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,328 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 26,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 26,074 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 25,693 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,613 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,021 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,942 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,213 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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JAC 10W is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JAC 10W, 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 JAC 10W?

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What year was JAC 10W registered?

JAC 10W is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is JAC 10W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAC 10W shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JAC 10W have outstanding finance?

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