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T191 PGF

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,720 mi
Last recorded48,720 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT191 PGF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 48,720 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 47,599 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 47,599 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant hose risk of failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 47,595 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 47,572 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 47,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,099 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,721 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 46,372 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 46,250 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,953 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,453 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,258 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 39,255 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,404 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 36,450 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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T191 PGF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 T191 PGF, 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 T191 PGF registered?

T191 PGF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 August 1999.

Is T191 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T191 PGF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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