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S182 JLR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,023 mi
Last recorded51,023 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 JLR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,023 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre treads cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2013 51,023 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre treads cracking

Pass 10 May 2012 47,805 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,918 miles

Front tyres just starting to crack and perish.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,955 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 39,082 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2007 36,586 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,767 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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S182 JLR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S182 JLR, 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 S182 JLR registered?

S182 JLR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S182 JLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S182 JLR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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