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M40 VOC

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,907 mi
Last recorded57,907 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 VOC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 57,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 57,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage ON TO RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 56,602 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 56,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 55,740 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,398 miles

Aux belt cracking

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,245 miles

All coil springs corroded

Both handbrake cables rubbing on chassis

Rear hub oil seals leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,950 miles

rear hub oil seal leaking

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 51,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine, gearbox and rear axle oil leaks

offside wiper blade split

rear number plate starting to delaminate

side repeaters showing white light

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,753 miles

engine, gearbox and rear axle oil leaks

offside wiper blade split

rear number plate starting to delaminate

side repeaters showing white light

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,316 miles

Both side side-repeaters loosing colour

Mildew on seat belt webbing

Off side wiper blade rubber torn at edges

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,535 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,512 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 47,651 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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M40 VOC is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M40 VOC, 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 M40 VOC registered?

M40 VOC is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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