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S562 GDV

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

83,917 mi
Last recorded83,917 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS562 GDV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 83,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 79,739 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 76,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 69,789 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,699 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,204 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 61,194 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 59,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,106 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 54,904 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 54,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 52,682 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 49,726 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 46,322 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,632 miles

parking brake light inop

unable to see inner rear brake pads

Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cannot see inner rear brake pads

rear diff leaking

wiper arms not parking

wiper linkage loose

Fail 8 Aug 2013 44,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cannot see inner rear brake pads

rear diff leaking

wiper arms not parking

wiper linkage loose

Pass 7 Aug 2012 42,323 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,778 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 41,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

front shocks close to bump stops

radiator in poor condition

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,952 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,487 miles

front shocks getting close to bump stops

radiator slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2007 33,698 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

front dampers very close to bump stops

Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,698 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front dampers very close to bump stops

Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,341 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front dampers close to bump stops

front splitter damaged

sump gasket leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2005 28,727 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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S562 GDV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 S562 GDV, 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 S562 GDV registered?

S562 GDV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S562 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S562 GDV shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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