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S502 XCR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,585 mi
Last recorded78,585 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 XCR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 78,585 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 78,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,335 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 77,924 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 77,522 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 75,967 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,475 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 68,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 64,727 miles

hand brake effort only just reaches required efficiency

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,255 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 62,255 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,703 miles

front tyres worn outside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,117 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 52,727 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE RUSTY...

Fail 3 May 2011 52,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE RUSTY...

Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,847 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 48,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,485 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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S502 XCR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S502 XCR, 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 S502 XCR registered?

S502 XCR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S502 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S502 XCR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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