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A8 TVR

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,842 mi
Last recorded79,842 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,842 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 78,654 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 76,195 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 76,141 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,735 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 68,732 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,685 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 65,855 miles

oil leak rear axle

Fail 14 Oct 2019 65,855 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

heater hose slightly fouling steering link

oil leak rear axle

Pass 2 Aug 2018 61,336 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,105 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 54,412 miles

crack in floor near drivers seat mount

Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,976 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant pipe fouling steering coupling

Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,873 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,408 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 40,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,852 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,458 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 31,098 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 29,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,006 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 24,006 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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A8 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 38,789 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A8 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 25 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 TVR registered?

A8 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is A8 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 TVR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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