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L666 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,534 mi
Last recorded68,534 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,534 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 68,233 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,838 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2019 67,668 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 66,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened OUTER COVER (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside engine mount rubber showing surface cracks Offside engine mount rubber showing surface cracks

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 64,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside engine mount rubber showing surface cracks Offside engine mount rubber showing surface cracks

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,056 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,694 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 60,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 58,166 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 55,729 miles

chassis outriggers rustingO/S+ N/S

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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L666 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L666 TVR, 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 L666 TVR registered?

L666 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is L666 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L666 TVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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