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N19 POW

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

26,161 mi
Last recorded26,161 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 POW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 26,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 26,041 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 25,936 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 25,935 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 25,788 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 25,668 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 25,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 25,263 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 25,006 miles

All suspension dampers and springs showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 24,810 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 24,172 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 23,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 21,888 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 21,154 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 20,474 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,703 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,014 miles

Front tyres perished and close to limit

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished and close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,924 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 16,757 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,001 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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N19 POW is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 N19 POW, 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

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What year was N19 POW registered?

N19 POW is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is N19 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N19 POW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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