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S400 CHM

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,920 mi
Last recorded71,920 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 71,920 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2025 71,878 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 71,466 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 70,946 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 70,533 miles

all tyres have slight perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2021 70,207 miles

Offside Rear service brake binding

both front tyres slightly cracking/perished

Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 68,599 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres have slight cracking in side walls but no cords exposed

Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,481 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 67,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,444 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 54,493 miles

all rear drive shaft boots deteriated

Fail 11 Jul 2008 54,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all rear drive shaft boots deteriated

Pass 12 Jul 2007 48,273 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 40,225 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 31,545 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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S400 CHM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S400 CHM, 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

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What year was S400 CHM registered?

S400 CHM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S400 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S400 CHM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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