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S473 JRV

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,301 mi
Last recorded65,301 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 JRV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 65,301 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 64,912 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 64,794 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 64,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,072 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 63,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,476 miles

Nearside Front shocker weak

Rear tyres have splits in tread

Pass 9 May 2016 61,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 61,374 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,895 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 60,895 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,090 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 57,090 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,356 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 54,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 44,427 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 20 Nov 2006 44,423 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 26 Oct 2006 44,405 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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S473 JRV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S473 JRV, 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 S473 JRV registered?

S473 JRV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S473 JRV safe to buy?

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