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S834 WTU

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,609 mi
Last recorded31,609 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 WTU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 31,609 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 31,581 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 31,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 31,557 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 31,491 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 31,441 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 31,412 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 31,337 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 31,248 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 31,185 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 31,060 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,965 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,364 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,227 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,338 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,938 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S834 WTU is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S834 WTU, 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 S834 WTU registered?

S834 WTU is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S834 WTU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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