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S270 NSB

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

3,520 mi
Last recorded3,520 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 NSB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 3,520 miles

Central Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 3,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 2,470 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 2,470 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 1,586 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 1,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 1,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front upper rear bush suspension arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front upper rear bush suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2022 39,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 37,746 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 33,995 miles

Steering system slightly rough tight (2.1.1 (a))

handbrake effort is close 17%

wiper motor is worn

Pass 21 Nov 2018 33,447 miles

handbrake effort close to min

wiper motor is slightly worn

Fail 10 Nov 2018 33,427 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 30,557 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

parking brake reading low

Pass 7 Dec 2016 27,355 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 27,355 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 26,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,381 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,241 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 24,197 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2005 23,552 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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S270 NSB is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 S270 NSB, 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 S270 NSB registered?

S270 NSB is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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