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T1 EBW

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,691 mi
Last recorded26,691 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 EBW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2016 26,691 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 26,656 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,444 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 26,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,933 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

indiactor tell tail lights very dim

oil around both rear hub carriers

rear brake discs corroded

several areas of corrosion on chassis and suspension

Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,922 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,911 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,367 miles

No plates not fit for road use no bs marking or post code but easy enough to read

Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,326 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,876 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,419 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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T1 EBW is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T1 EBW, 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 T1 EBW registered?

T1 EBW is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T1 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 EBW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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