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T306 JLF

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,148 mi
Last recorded37,148 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT306 JLF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 37,148 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 36,783 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 32,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,954 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 30,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,931 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,975 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 28,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,570 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,908 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 25,334 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 23,548 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 22,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,866 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,100 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 17,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,850 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 17,344 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,527 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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T306 JLF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T306 JLF, 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 T306 JLF registered?

T306 JLF is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 May 1999.

Is T306 JLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T306 JLF shows 21 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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