TVR Chimaera MOT Results

Registered in 1999
84.8% pass rate
from 455 tests in 2021
(64% better than other 1999 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the TVR Chimaera is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.88% fail on Headlamps (76% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Horn
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.44% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (43% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (73% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (67% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (79% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.88% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.44% fail on Power steering
      • 0.44% fail on Other components
    • 0.22% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
        • 0.22% fail on Steering component
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.1% fail on Joints
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Chassis
      • 0.44% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.22% fail on Doors
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
      • 0.22% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension (89% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.66% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Springs
      • 0.22% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.22% fail on Coil spring
  • 1.1% fail on Tyres (74% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.22% fail on Condition
  • 0.66% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (84% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Seat belts (75% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Prescribed areas (79% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates

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