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S680 JDG

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,246 mi
Last recorded27,246 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 JDG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,246 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 25,100 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,198 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,471 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 21,470 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL CHASSIS MEMBERS /SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL REAR & N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS / SOME CORROSSION OF BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULES ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

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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S680 JDG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S680 JDG, 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 S680 JDG registered?

S680 JDG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S680 JDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S680 JDG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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