MOT Status
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56,650 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all suspension arms corroded
chassis corroded
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
all suspension arms corroded
chassis corroded
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis / suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis / suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
nearside front suspension arms upper and lower corroded
nearside rear suspension arms upper and lower corroded
offside front suspension upper and lower arms corroded
offside rear suspension arms upper and lower corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear handbrake performance lower slightly
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
chassis frame in rusty condition
nearside front tyre damage
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
chassis frame in rusty condition
nearside front tyre damage
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
main chassis in rusty condition
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
main chassis in rusty condition
nearside front tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
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S99 TDA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 S99 TDA, 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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S99 TDA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1999.
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