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S9 NMC

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,308 mi
Last recorded45,308 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 NMC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 45,308 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 43,553 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 38,406 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 36,519 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,643 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 32,593 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,688 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,809 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,739 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 29,739 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,524 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,235 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 27,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,577 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 23,335 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 23,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 21,852 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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S9 NMC 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 S9 NMC, 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 S9 NMC registered?

S9 NMC is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S9 NMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 NMC 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 S9 NMC have outstanding finance?

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