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P22 SEH

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,265 mi
Last recorded53,265 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 SEH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,265 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 52,994 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 52,542 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 49,491 miles

slight weep from power steering rack boots

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,143 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,655 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 48,112 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 47,280 miles

slight weep from power steering rack boots

Pass 12 Aug 2016 45,593 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,645 miles

parking brake efficiency close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,477 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,143 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 41,143 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 39,840 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,365 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 35,088 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 30,920 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,559 miles

signs of oil on n/s/r and o/s/r hubs and drive shafts

Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,106 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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P22 SEH is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P22 SEH, 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 P22 SEH registered?

P22 SEH is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is P22 SEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P22 SEH shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P22 SEH have outstanding finance?

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