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DK51 AVO

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,525 mi
Last recorded36,525 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 AVO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 36,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 35,415 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 34,329 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 33,736 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 32,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,645 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 31,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 31,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 30,736 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 30,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 29,107 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 28,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,554 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 25,294 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,175 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 19,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 18,798 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 22 Apr 2009 16,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 15,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 14,084 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 140,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,687 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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DK51 AVO is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DK51 AVO, 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 DK51 AVO registered?

DK51 AVO is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DK51 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK51 AVO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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