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LS 8943

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,101 mi
Last recorded54,101 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS 8943
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 54,101 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 53,574 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 52,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 52,249 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 49,629 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 47,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,714 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,140 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 44,140 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,038 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 43,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,463 miles

Chassis coating flaking off,allowing corrosion to set in.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 43,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Chassis coating flaking off,allowing corrosion to set in.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,683 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

OSR driveshaft gaiter split.

Some front brake grab.

Fail 8 Apr 2013 42,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

OSR driveshaft gaiter split.

Some front brake grab.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,917 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 41,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,109 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 40,414 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 40,410 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion all brake hose ferrules

corrosion rear discs

Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,890 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,781 miles

corrosion all brake hose ferruals

corrosion rear discs

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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LS 8943 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LS 8943, 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 LS 8943 registered?

LS 8943 is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is LS 8943 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS 8943 shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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