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B5 ULL

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,628 mi
Last recorded36,628 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 ULL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,628 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 33,980 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 33,606 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,692 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 31,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 30,767 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 30,434 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 30,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose fouling a moving part

Offside Front Flexible brake hose fouling a moving part

Pass 4 Jul 2018 29,206 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 27,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 27,646 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 25,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,091 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 25,091 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,406 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,171 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 23,937 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,612 miles

both rear hub seals leaking slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,169 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,562 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,988 miles

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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B5 ULL is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B5 ULL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B5 ULL?

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What year was B5 ULL registered?

B5 ULL is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is B5 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 ULL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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