1999 TVR Chimaera · 2,084 MOT tests
1999 TVR Chimaera reliability
1999 TVR Chimaeras fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Chimaera years (2,084 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all TVR Chimaeras: 13.1%)
- 13.3%
- first-time fail rate (all TVR Chimaeras: 13.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- 55,681
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 24
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,084
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
1999 against the years either side
- 1998 cars: 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does worse)
- 2000 cars: 50% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 1999 car does better)
- Strong point: suspension, 88% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 1999 TVR Chimaera
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Brakes2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
- Steering1.3%
- Suspension1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too high 0.96%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.86%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.86%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 0.77%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Windscreen washers not working 0.67%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 0.67%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.87%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (1.34%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.3%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (1.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.25%)
Other years
Every TVR Chimaera year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 1999 TVR Chimaera reliable?
1999 TVR Chimaeras fail 13.3% of first MOT tests, 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 Chimaera years (2,084 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 1999 TVR Chimaera MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too high (0.96% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (0.86% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 1999 TVR Chimaera have done?
At its MOT aged about 24, a typical 1999 TVR Chimaera shows 55,681 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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