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T15 ARN

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,158 mi
Last recorded63,158 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT15 ARN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 63,158 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,506 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 58,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,612 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 55,232 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 54,270 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,477 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 52,972 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 52,524 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 52,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 51,782 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 51,712 miles

Both rear drive shaft gaitors split

Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,205 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,861 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 48,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 45,258 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 45,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 42,512 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,578 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 41,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 37,525 miles

cv gators perished

nsr anti roll bar bush split

Pass 10 May 2006 33,987 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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T15 ARN is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 T15 ARN, 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 T15 ARN registered?

T15 ARN is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 June 1999.

Is T15 ARN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T15 ARN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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