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MNH 59K

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

56,205 mi
Last recorded56,205 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNH 59K
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 56,205 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 55,295 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 54,163 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,800 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 52,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated & OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 50,717 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated DRIVESHAFT GAITORS X 2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated DRIVESHAFT GAITORS X 2 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,999 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,780 miles

Nearside Rear DRIVESHAFT OUTER GAITER SPLIT

Offside Rear DRIVESHAFT OUTER GAITER SPLIT

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage RACK PIPES ? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 47,363 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 46,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,175 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 45,175 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,190 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 38,882 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,145 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,791 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,857 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,325 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 18,986 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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MNH 59K is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 MNH 59K, 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 MNH 59K?

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What year was MNH 59K registered?

MNH 59K is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is MNH 59K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNH 59K shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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