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R44 PRW

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,053 mi
Last recorded63,053 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 PRW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 63,053 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 61,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 61,280 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 60,389 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 60,092 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 59,308 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 58,756 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 58,754 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 56,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,978 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,260 miles

all chassis outrigger body mounting areas starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,574 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 46,049 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2013 44,970 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

wipers starting to wear

Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,228 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 39,355 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 36,830 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,876 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 34,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 31,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,414 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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R44 PRW is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R44 PRW, 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 R44 PRW?

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What year was R44 PRW registered?

R44 PRW is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is R44 PRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 PRW shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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