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K999 LDS

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,878 mi
Last recorded34,878 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 LDS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 34,878 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 34,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 34,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 34,274 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,999 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 33,908 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 33,776 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 33,819 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Fitted Cable Tie (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Fitted Cable Tie (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 32,974 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 31,943 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,506 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 31,506 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 May 2014 30,559 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,006 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 30,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,763 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,515 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 29,514 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,918 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,751 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 25,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side front tyre splits in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2005 24,880 miles

Surface corrosion to both rear upper and both front upper and lower wishbones

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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K999 LDS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 K999 LDS, 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 28 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 K999 LDS?

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What year was K999 LDS registered?

K999 LDS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K999 LDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K999 LDS shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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