LPR479 - TVR CHIMAERA
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
The TVR Chimaera, often referred to simply as the Chimaera, is a classic British sports car renowned for its distinctive design and exhilarating performance. Manufactured by TVR, a company celebrated for its bespoke, hand-built vehicles, the Chimaera was produced between 1992 and 2003, embodying the brand’s commitment to raw driving experience. Notable for its lightweight construction and powerful engine options, the Chimaera features a sleek, aerodynamic body and a robust V8 engine that delivers impressive acceleration. Its unique blend of British craftsmanship and performance-oriented engineering has cemented its status as a sought-after model among enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 1999 TVR Chimaera, registered in January 1999, with a red exterior and a 3952cc petrol engine. It has a recorded mileage of 76,280 miles. The latest MOT test was conducted on 6 December 2023, with the certificate valid until 5 December 2024; there are no advisory notes. The car is currently SORN and not taxed. The MOT remains valid until December 2024, and no mechanical issues were noted during the latest test. The vehicle's CO2 emissions data is not available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
12
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 06 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,280 mi
Expires: 05 December 2024
Passed - 15 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,256 mi
Expires: 14 June 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory vehicle structure slight corrosion
- Advisory suspension components slight corrosion
Passed - 05 October 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,740 mi
Expires: 04 October 2017
Failed - 29 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,740 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Major Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Passed - 16 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 72,165 mi
Expires: 15 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed - 02 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,538 mi
Expires: 01 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Failed - 19 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,537 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Passed - 20 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,329 mi
Expires: 12 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Failed - 20 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,329 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed - 13 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,564 mi
Expires: 12 September 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Failed - 06 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,562 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Major Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed - 04 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,261 mi
Expires: 03 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Passed - 16 January 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,432 mi
Expires: 22 January 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 08 January 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,432 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 08 January 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,185 mi
Expires: 22 January 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 04 January 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,185 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 23 January 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,949 mi
Expires: 22 January 2008
Failed - 16 January 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,946 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 09 January 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,308 mi
Expires: 12 January 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for LPR479?
The MOT expires on 05 December 2024.
What is the tax status of LPR479?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of LPR479?
This is a 1999 TVR CHIMAERA in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 3952cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of LPR479?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.