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P66 CHM

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

78,050 mi
Last recorded78,050 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,050 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 75,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,378 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 66,385 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 65,694 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,592 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 65,533 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 65,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,737 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake cable fouling on bodywork

Pass 10 Oct 2016 61,972 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 61,963 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 59,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 56,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 55,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 54,513 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 53,653 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,651 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,263 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 47,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 45,075 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,780 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,497 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 42,497 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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P66 CHM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 P66 CHM, 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 P66 CHM?

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What year was P66 CHM registered?

P66 CHM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is P66 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P66 CHM shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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