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S777 KVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,354 mi
Last recorded59,354 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 KVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 59,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 57,373 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 56,655 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,681 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 54,591 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,165 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,901 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chassis on vehicle is very rusty and scabby

rear cv boots split

Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,526 miles

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

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

both rear outer cv boots are split

Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,924 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,654 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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S777 KVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S777 KVR, 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 S777 KVR registered?

S777 KVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S777 KVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S777 KVR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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