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K88 TVR

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,081 mi
Last recorded44,081 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 44,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 43,920 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 43,866 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 43,633 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 43,133 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,861 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 42,326 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 41,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 40,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 39,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,285 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,255 miles

both front tyres smooth on inner edges worn close to legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2013 32,047 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 31,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 31,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 30,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,520 miles

judder offside front brake

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside front seatbelt webbing frayed

play in offside steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2008 26,547 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,870 miles

PLEASE NOTE NEAR SIDE REAR OUTER CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 1 Jul 2006 22,873 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer c.v.boot split

nearside wiper blade started splitting

offside seatbelt webbing slight fraying at edges

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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K88 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K88 TVR, 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 K88 TVR registered?

K88 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 June 1999.

Is K88 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 TVR shows 20 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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