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S171 LBT

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,685 mi
Last recorded60,685 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 LBT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 60,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 59,343 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 58,535 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 57,540 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 57,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 56,429 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 56,353 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 56,245 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,181 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 56,101 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 55,490 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2014 55,316 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 May 2014 55,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,967 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 52,881 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,264 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 48,953 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,720 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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S171 LBT is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S171 LBT, 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 S171 LBT registered?

S171 LBT is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S171 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S171 LBT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S171 LBT have outstanding finance?

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