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S306 GPN

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

22,424 mi
Last recorded22,424 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 GPN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 22,424 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 21,564 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 21,564 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 21,108 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 21,108 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 95% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 20,420 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 20,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear end splitting along a weld seam (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing pad unbonded from metal backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 19,378 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 17,563 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 17,360 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 16,138 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 16,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 16,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 16,903 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 16,018 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,365 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 14,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 13,441 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 9,711 miles

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

Lower Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

surface corrosion on brake discs front and rear

surface corrosion on underside of car

Fail 23 Jun 2010 9,711 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column shaft slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

surface corrosion on brake discs front and rear

Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,784 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 8,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 8,191 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 7,832 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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S306 GPN is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S306 GPN, 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 S306 GPN registered?

S306 GPN is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S306 GPN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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