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S989 AGR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

67,379 mi
Last recorded67,379 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS989 AGR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,379 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,251 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,715 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 66,426 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 65,082 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 64,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,188 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 62,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,093 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake high.

nearside headlight aim on lower limit.

offside rear tyre - 3mm.

wiper blades smearing.

Fail 25 Nov 2013 62,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake high.

nearside headlight aim on lower limit.

offside rear tyre - 3mm.

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,241 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 59,999 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 59,999 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 59,305 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,305 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,237 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 58,237 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,636 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,041 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 43,037 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2006 39,277 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 39,277 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Aug 2005 36,086 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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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S989 AGR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S989 AGR, 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 S989 AGR registered?

S989 AGR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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