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R111 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,170 mi
Last recorded47,170 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 47,170 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 45,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 44,262 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 43,555 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 42,610 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,331 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 40,257 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 36,297 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,224 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 29,302 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,325 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 25,766 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 24,868 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 24,257 miles

Oil leak from the engine

Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,128 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,824 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 23,823 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch cylinder leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,205 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,159 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 22,159 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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R111 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R111 TVR, 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 R111 TVR registered?

R111 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is R111 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R111 TVR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R111 TVR have outstanding finance?

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