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S97 KLW

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,835 mi
Last recorded45,835 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 KLW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 45,835 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 45,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,647 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 45,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,992 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 44,992 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)

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 8 Jul 2009 42,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

REAR DRIVE SHAFT GATORS SPLIT

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 40,492 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise both rear out drive shaft gaitor cracking & splitting

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,704 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,166 miles

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

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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S97 KLW is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S97 KLW, 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.

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What year was S97 KLW registered?

S97 KLW is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S97 KLW safe to buy?

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