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T187 JCA

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,794 mi
Last recorded63,794 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 JCA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 63,794 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 63,250 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 63,087 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,982 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 62,125 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 61,002 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 59,999 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 57,239 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,981 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 53,712 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,973 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 50,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 49,492 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 47,719 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,719 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,283 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 47,049 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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T187 JCA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T187 JCA, 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 T187 JCA registered?

T187 JCA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T187 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T187 JCA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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