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S566 GDV

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,798 mi
Last recorded70,798 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 GDV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,462 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,168 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,964 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 69,956 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 60,389 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 54,982 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 49,655 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 49,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 46,309 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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S566 GDV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S566 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 S566 GDV registered?

S566 GDV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S566 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S566 GDV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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