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S1 XAJ

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,171 mi
Last recorded78,171 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 XAJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 78,171 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 77,032 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 76,600 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 76,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 75,490 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 75,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,920 miles

Offside washer pipe split at wiper arm, sufficient water hitting screen

oil on gear box

oil on rear diff

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,675 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 74,608 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 74,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 74,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,569 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,569 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,998 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,017 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,405 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,405 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,486 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and down to 3mm in tread

corrosion to front coil springs

Fail 10 Aug 2012 70,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge and down to 3mm in tread

corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,403 miles

wipers smearing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust mounting worn

slight ovality in both front brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2010 67,907 miles

nearside and offside rear drivesafts cv boots split

Pass 18 Jul 2009 65,808 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 59,409 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 47,751 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S1 XAJ is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S1 XAJ, 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 S1 XAJ registered?

S1 XAJ is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is S1 XAJ safe to buy?

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