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D12 TVR

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

67,291 mi
Last recorded67,291 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 67,291 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 64,879 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 64,006 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 63,935 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 63,384 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,201 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,708 miles

slight play in n/s/f top swivel

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,294 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,761 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 56,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,939 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 53,338 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/side front brake sticking very slighty

Pass 26 May 2006 47,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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D12 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D12 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D12 TVR registered?

D12 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is D12 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 TVR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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