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S73 JFP

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,224 mi
Last recorded41,224 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 JFP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,224 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 41,244 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 40,682 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 40,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,280 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 31 May 2017 40,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,994 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 39,994 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,248 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 37,640 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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S73 JFP is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S73 JFP, 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 S73 JFP?

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What year was S73 JFP registered?

S73 JFP is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 January 1999.

Is S73 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S73 JFP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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