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T921 JLD

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,486 mi
Last recorded38,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT921 JLD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,486 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 38,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres are VR rated instead of the correct original specification which are ZR rated

Both track rod end gaitors split

O/S driveshaft inner CV boot split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,795 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 35,795 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 30,858 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,387 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,019 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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T921 JLD is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T921 JLD, 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 T921 JLD registered?

T921 JLD is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T921 JLD safe to buy?

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