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T1 JDM

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,312 mi
Last recorded42,312 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 JDM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 42,312 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 41,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 41,727 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 41,338 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 40,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 40,827 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 40,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 40,604 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,180 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 39,462 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,874 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 38,409 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 38,401 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,025 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,568 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,984 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,551 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,477 miles

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 33,687 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 33,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,513 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 JDM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JDM, 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 JDM registered?

T1 JDM is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T1 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 JDM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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