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M13 LAV

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,644 mi
Last recorded44,644 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 LAV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 44,644 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly worn (3.4 (b) (i))

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

reversing light not working

Pass 14 Apr 2022 44,430 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 44,426 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

seepage of oil offside rear hub oil seal

Pass 16 Apr 2021 44,251 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot slightly detetiorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

some wear to both rear upper wishbones front bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,661 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 43,360 miles

underside of vehicle covered in under seal paint

offside rear outer cv boot perishing

oil leak (s)

Fail 17 May 2018 43,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer cv boots perishing

oil leak (s)

underside of vehicle covered in under seal paint

Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,233 miles

not same type of bulbs fitted to front side lights.

windscreen washers not very efficient.

Pass 13 May 2016 42,562 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 42,175 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,004 miles

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn,particularly offside

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,112 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,403 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES UNDERSEALED

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,290 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,152 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,964 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Dec 2005 28,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2005

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in tyre

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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M13 LAV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M13 LAV, 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 M13 LAV registered?

M13 LAV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is M13 LAV safe to buy?

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