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S11 PSF

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,761 mi
Last recorded48,761 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 PSF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 48,761 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 48,182 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 47,701 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s hubs damp

Pass 22 Feb 2023 47,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 46,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,368 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,659 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 45,427 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,958 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 44,358 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,950 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 43,486 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,086 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,214 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 41,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,028 miles

offside rear driveshaft inner gaiter displaced

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,332 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 39,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 37,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,766 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 32,624 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,548 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 22,980 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)

oil leak

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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S11 PSF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc 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 S11 PSF, 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.

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What year was S11 PSF registered?

S11 PSF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S11 PSF 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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