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S704 AHT

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,586 mi
Last recorded51,586 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 AHT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 51,586 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 51,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 51,199 miles
Pass 10 May 2022

system error vehicle mileage at time of test is 51092

Fail 9 May 2022

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

system error vehicle mileage at time of test is 51092

Pass 17 May 2021 50,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,609 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,300 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 50,298 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working dip beam (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,238 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 50,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,205 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 50,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,044 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,916 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 49,848 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 49,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 49,243 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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S704 AHT is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S704 AHT, 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 S704 AHT registered?

S704 AHT is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S704 AHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S704 AHT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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