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S23 WBL

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

60,564 mi
Last recorded60,564 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 WBL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 60,564 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 55,296 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 51,247 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 49,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 47,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 46,411 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,702 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 43,133 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 40,712 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 40,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 40,393 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 40,138 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,138 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,473 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 5 Jan 2011 38,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 38,376 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,246 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 35,367 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 34,257 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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S23 WBL is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S23 WBL, 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

How do I check the history of S23 WBL?

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What year was S23 WBL registered?

S23 WBL is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is S23 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 WBL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S23 WBL have outstanding finance?

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