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M1 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,127 mi
Last recorded74,127 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,127 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 69,851 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,270 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 56,858 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,548 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,935 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,816 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 49,385 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 43,237 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 40,027 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 32,015 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 31,699 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,825 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 30,106 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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M1 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M1 TVR, 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

How do I check the history of M1 TVR?

You can check the full history of M1 TVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M1 TVR registered?

M1 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is M1 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 TVR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M1 TVR have outstanding finance?

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