1999 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · T588 AJW
1999 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 43,686 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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T588 AJW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 43,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T588 AJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Tvr Chimaera (T588 AJW) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
T588 AJW Mileage History
- 12/01/202442,894 mi
- 12/06/202542,975 mi+81 mi
- 01/07/202543,027 mi+52 mi
- 02/07/202643,682 mi+655 mi
- 03/07/202643,686 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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