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M33 DER

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,467 mi
Last recorded59,467 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM33 DER
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 59,467 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 59,123 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 59,092 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 59,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,756 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall, but not showing cords

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 57,826 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner sidewall, but not showing cords

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,636 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 56,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear 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 May 2013 55,551 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2013 55,551 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2012 53,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 52,425 miles

front and rear discs are worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,143 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,129 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,960 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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M33 DER is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M33 DER, 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 M33 DER registered?

M33 DER is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is M33 DER safe to buy?

The MOT history for M33 DER shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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