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S703 JLY

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,644 mi
Last recorded35,644 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 JLY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 35,644 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 35,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 35,446 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,136 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 34,983 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,783 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 34,412 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 33,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,356 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 31,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 29,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 29,855 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 29,855 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 29,611 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 29,274 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,862 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 28,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,477 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,923 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all flexi brake pipes ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2006 23,334 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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S703 JLY is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S703 JLY, 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 S703 JLY registered?

S703 JLY is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S703 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S703 JLY shows 24 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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