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S905 JDM

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,219 mi
Last recorded52,219 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 JDM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 52,219 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 51,671 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 51,354 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 50,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 49,992 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,779 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 49,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,481 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,936 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 43,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 42,759 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,496 miles

nearside headlight aim just in limits

Pass 15 Mar 2012 40,037 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 40,037 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,177 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,327 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,851 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,348 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 23,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 19,073 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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S905 JDM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S905 JDM, 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 S905 JDM registered?

S905 JDM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S905 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S905 JDM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S905 JDM have outstanding finance?

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