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CD51 TVR

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,497 mi
Last recorded46,497 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD51 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 46,497 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 43,750 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 43,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 42,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 42,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 42,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2017 42,094 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,856 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 40,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,166 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,877 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,789 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake cable is fouling fuel filter

nearside front steering rack boot twisted

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside front top ball joint has a washer missing from securing bolt

signs of oil leaks around nearside and offside rear axle ends

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,460 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,656 miles

note: nearside rear inner and outer cv boots split.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 27,901 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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CD51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CD51 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 CD51 TVR registered?

CD51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is CD51 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CD51 TVR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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