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T186 JGF

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,703 mi
Last recorded52,703 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT186 JGF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 52,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 51,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 50,411 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 49,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 47,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 47,063 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 46,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp reflectors slight corrosion

Fail 11 Jun 2020 46,961 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp reflectors slight corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,936 miles

(fuel pump) fuel hose deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

fuel hose (engine bay) deteriorated

nearside rear hub oil seal slight oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,529 miles

Oil leak

rear fuel hose deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,458 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2015 46,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel hose deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,361 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all tyre treads cracking

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

power steering pipes damp

Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,806 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

power steering pipes damp

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2011 45,771 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2010 45,491 miles

Corrosion to brake discs.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres perishing.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 45,491 miles

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

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

Corrosion to brake discs.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres perishing.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,272 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight leak both sides outer hub seals

Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,836 miles

substance on o/s manifold

Fail 28 Feb 2006 40,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side manifold heatsheild damaged

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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T186 JGF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T186 JGF, 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 T186 JGF registered?

T186 JGF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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