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S775 JDG

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4565cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,851 mi
Last recorded85,851 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 JDG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,565cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 85,851 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 83,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 80,730 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn inner edge.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,876 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,741 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 74,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 73,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 68,110 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,364 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 64,364 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 60,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 59,803 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 54,884 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 54,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,609 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,861 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,752 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 38,752 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 34,884 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 34,879 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,030 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 26,279 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S775 JDG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,565cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S775 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S775 JDG registered?

S775 JDG is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S775 JDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S775 JDG shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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