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L2 CWR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,476 mi
Last recorded46,476 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 CWR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 46,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 46,246 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 46,206 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 45,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 45,655 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 45,498 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 45,283 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 45,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,125 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,799 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 44,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,861 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 42,607 miles

n/s rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,498 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n /s/f wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2009 41,758 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,993 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 38,168 miles

all grake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,947 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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L2 CWR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L2 CWR, 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.

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What year was L2 CWR registered?

L2 CWR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is L2 CWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 CWR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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