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LAY 565

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,455 mi
Last recorded31,455 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAY 565
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 31,455 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 31,277 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 31,063 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 30,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 30,326 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 29,982 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 29,696 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 29,322 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,506 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,126 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,792 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 27,122 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,122 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 26,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,285 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,917 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,574 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,784 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Mar 2010 24,190 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 23,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 22,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,158 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,159 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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LAY 565 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LAY 565, 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 LAY 565 registered?

LAY 565 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is LAY 565 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAY 565 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LAY 565 have outstanding finance?

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