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S656 ETV

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Gold Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,825 mi
Last recorded28,825 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS656 ETV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 28,825 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,792 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 27,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,199 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,827 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,960 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,246 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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S656 ETV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Gold with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S656 ETV, 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 S656 ETV?

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What year was S656 ETV registered?

S656 ETV is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S656 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S656 ETV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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