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T182 ABK

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,058 mi
Last recorded35,058 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT182 ABK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 35,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 34,374 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 34,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,114 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,423 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 32,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 31,742 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,756 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,568 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 28,941 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,347 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,508 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 27,118 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,611 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 24,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,253 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,623 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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T182 ABK is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T182 ABK, 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

How do I check the history of T182 ABK?

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What year was T182 ABK registered?

T182 ABK is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T182 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T182 ABK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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