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L8 CCG

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,128 mi
Last recorded127,128 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 CCG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 127,128 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis covered in grease and oil

Pass 10 Dec 2024 124,848 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cassis and suspension covered in grease and oil

Pass 27 Jul 2023 120,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 120,686 miles

CHASSIS COVERED IN OIL

Fail 27 Jul 2022 120,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS COVERED IN OIL

Pass 26 Jul 2021 119,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 118,853 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 116,733 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 116,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 110,196 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 110,130 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,080 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 108,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

chassis and suspension arms all over surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

surface corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,420 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 98,088 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 98,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 900,921 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 84,702 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 78,861 miles

ADVISE..WIPER.ARMS.WORN.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 78,861 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

ADVISE..WIPER.ARMS.WORN.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,844 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 67,978 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 64,911 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 64,813 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 54,567 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 54,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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L8 CCG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 L8 CCG, 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

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What year was L8 CCG registered?

L8 CCG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is L8 CCG safe to buy?

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