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S601 NGC

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,318 mi
Last recorded43,318 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 NGC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 43,318 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2025 43,314 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 43,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 41,346 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 41,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 40,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 38,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,995 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 36,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 36,494 miles

Hand brake is only just acceptable. Recomend attention to increase performance.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,868 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 27,984 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 27,954 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S601 NGC is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S601 NGC, 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

How do I check the history of S601 NGC?

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What year was S601 NGC registered?

S601 NGC is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S601 NGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S601 NGC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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