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S237 ADP

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,605 mi
Last recorded37,605 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 ADP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 37,605 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 37,272 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 37,160 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 36,924 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 36,206 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,727 miles

advise hand brake inspection just meet mot standard

Pass 27 Sep 2018 35,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,525 miles

Front Oil leak oil filter ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear diff/oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2016 33,287 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 32,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,682 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,342 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,838 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,545 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 30,026 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,019 miles

Rear hub oil seals weeping

Pass 15 Sep 2006 28,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2005 26,708 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 26,660 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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S237 ADP is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S237 ADP, 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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S237 ADP is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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