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M414 LEM

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,768 mi
Last recorded81,768 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM414 LEM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 81,768 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 78,988 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 76,694 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 76,692 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 72,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 68,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 68,156 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

slight p.a.s fluid leak on steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,156 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak(s) on engine

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

slight p.a.s fluid leak on steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,813 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,692 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 65,687 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,569 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,277 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake service offside window faulty

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 52,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M414 LEM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M414 LEM, 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 M414 LEM registered?

M414 LEM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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