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T229 JCA

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

58,129 mi
Last recorded58,129 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 JCA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 58,129 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 57,198 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 57,183 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 55,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 55,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 53,435 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 51,822 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 50,380 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 44,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,426 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 43,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 42,853 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 42,853 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,705 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 42,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,694 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 41,694 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,583 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,154 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,739 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,279 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,324 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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T229 JCA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 T229 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T229 JCA?

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What year was T229 JCA registered?

T229 JCA is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T229 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T229 JCA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T229 JCA have outstanding finance?

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