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N17 NCM

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,441 mi
Last recorded54,441 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 NCM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 54,441 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 53,219 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 52,351 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 51,608 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 49,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 49,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,167 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 49,167 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,929 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 47,743 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 47,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,302 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 47,302 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 46,916 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jul 2013 43,886 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 43,886 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 42,561 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 38,307 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,567 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,997 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 34,997 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,484 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,604 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 28,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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N17 NCM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N17 NCM, 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 N17 NCM?

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What year was N17 NCM registered?

N17 NCM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is N17 NCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 NCM shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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