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K88 SBC

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,643 mi
Last recorded40,643 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 SBC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 40,643 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 39,550 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,200 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,780 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,710 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 33,650 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 30,702 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,304 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 29,472 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 29,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 28,990 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 27,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 27,959 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,153 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 27,143 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,044 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 26,021 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,419 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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K88 SBC is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K88 SBC, 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 K88 SBC?

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What year was K88 SBC registered?

K88 SBC is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is K88 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 SBC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K88 SBC have outstanding finance?

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