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M151 DGA

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,776 mi
Last recorded53,776 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM151 DGA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 53,776 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,555 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,637 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 50,765 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 49,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hubs leaking oil

Offside Rear hub leaking oil

Pass 27 May 2015 49,235 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 42,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside chassis is rusty

offside front tyre is wearing low inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 40,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 40,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,208 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,663 miles

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

all 4 rear driveshaft boots spliting

slight engine oil leak and diff leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,744 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 rear driveshaft gaitors becoming deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,896 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 35,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 33,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 30,726 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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M151 DGA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M151 DGA, 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 M151 DGA registered?

M151 DGA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for M151 DGA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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