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P999 MPD

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,649 mi
Last recorded69,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 MPD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 69,649 miles

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

general surface corrosion on underside chassis/components

Pass 7 Jun 2024 68,821 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 68,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 67,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 66,061 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 65,653 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside parking brake only just met requirements

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 64,466 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 64,466 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 63,619 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 62,664 miles

offside front tyre on 1.6mm legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 4 May 2017 60,402 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 59,469 miles

Chassis very rusty

Nearside Front Out rigger holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Mirror assy loose but still good vision to rear

Fail 16 May 2016 59,469 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Chassis very rusty

Nearside Front Out rigger holed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Mirror assy loose but still good vision to rear

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 57,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 56,371 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 53,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 52,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 49,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,964 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,519 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,237 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 38,985 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 18 Jul 2007 29,645 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 29,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 29,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,524 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 28,143 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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P999 MPD is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 39,031 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 P999 MPD, 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 26 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P999 MPD registered?

P999 MPD is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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