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S836 WTU

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,854 mi
Last recorded70,854 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 WTU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 70,854 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 69,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 67,528 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 66,709 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 66,006 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 65,982 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,119 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,808 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 64,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,737 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,042 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 63,905 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,937 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 50,102 miles

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

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

slight smear on wipers

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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S836 WTU is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S836 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

How do I check the history of S836 WTU?

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What year was S836 WTU registered?

S836 WTU is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S836 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S836 WTU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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