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S397 KRV

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,117 mi
Last recorded50,117 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS397 KRV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 50,117 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 49,828 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 49,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 48,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 48,613 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,813 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,609 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,284 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 45,597 miles

os steering rack gaiter slightly deteriorated

slight wear to outer edge of ns front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,727 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 43,526 miles

ns front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

some corrosion to inside edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,633 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to inner edges of both rear brake discs

ns front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,855 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear outer cv boots perished

some corrosion to inside edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,855 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear outer cv boots perished

some corrosion to inside edges of both rear brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,793 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,854 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 27,333 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,520 miles

a.both front worn on edges

a.slight surface rust to chassis

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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S397 KRV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S397 KRV, 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 S397 KRV registered?

S397 KRV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S397 KRV safe to buy?

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