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S603 FHU

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,206 mi
Last recorded51,206 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 FHU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 51,206 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 50,797 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,527 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 50,342 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,085 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 49,824 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,674 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,612 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,520 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 44,191 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,287 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,179 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 41,179 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)

Pass 25 May 2012 40,180 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 38,524 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 37,418 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 36,179 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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S603 FHU is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S603 FHU, 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 S603 FHU registered?

S603 FHU is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is S603 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S603 FHU shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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