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S622 AFF

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,351 mi
Last recorded72,351 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS622 AFF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 72,351 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 72,341 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jul 2026 72,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside drivers seat mount in floor cracked (seat still secure)

advance retard pipe not connected on to inlet manifold (pipe split/ rotted)

Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 67,481 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,045 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,979 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 57,644 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 57,644 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 55,741 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 55,741 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,789 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 53,789 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,103 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 50,576 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,377 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 48,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

centre rubber exhaust mtg damaged. rear abs sensor rubbing on reluctor ring.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 48,036 miles

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

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

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

centre rubber exhaust mtg damaged. rear abs sensor rubbing on reluctor ring.

Pass 11 May 2012 45,053 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 42,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 40,755 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,897 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,238 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 33,151 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 33,151 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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S622 AFF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S622 AFF, 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 S622 AFF registered?

S622 AFF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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