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T862 KGP

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,646 mi
Last recorded81,646 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT862 KGP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 81,646 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 80,424 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 80,205 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 79,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,217 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 78,293 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 74,512 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 74,511 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play TRACK ROD ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER VERY WEAK

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,555 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,133 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres have deep cuts in tread but not exposing cords.

front number plate slightly damaged.

play in offside front track rod inner joint.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 59,552 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both rear tyres have deep cuts in tread but not exposing cords.

front number plate slightly damaged.

play in offside front track rod inner joint.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,991 miles

slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 57,206 miles

slight play in offside steering rack.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 57,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,579 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,423 miles

N/s/r outer drive shaft boot splitting.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,104 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 46,104 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,965 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight leak both sides rear outer hub seals

Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,965 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight leak both sides rear outer hub seals

Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,352 miles

wear front discs

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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T862 KGP is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 T862 KGP, 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.

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What year was T862 KGP registered?

T862 KGP is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T862 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T862 KGP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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