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J10 PTH

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,397 mi
Last recorded52,397 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 PTH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 52,397 miles

Slight oil weep from rear outer hub seals

Slight surface corrosion to front lower suspension wishbones

Pass 20 Jun 2025 52,341 miles

All suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion

Rear outer hub seals slight weep

Pass 14 Jun 2024 52,206 miles

All suspension dampers showing signs of surface corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from both rear outer hub seals

Fail 14 Jun 2024 52,202 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All suspension dampers showing signs of surface corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from both rear outer hub seals

Pass 16 Jun 2023 52,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 52,059 miles

Rear suspension dampers in poor condition

Slight oil leak from rear outer hub seals

Surface corrosion to all front suspension wishbones

Pass 24 Jun 2021 51,906 miles

Slight oil leak from engine sump

Slight oil leak from rear outer hub seals

Fail 24 Jun 2021 51,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,830 miles

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Both rear outer hub seals have a slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2018 51,802 miles

All suspension dampers showing signs of corrosion

Front suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion

Slight oil weep from rear hub seals

Pass 28 Sep 2017 51,706 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 51,374 miles

all four tyres 2mm

Pass 22 Sep 2014 51,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Sep 2013 50,628 miles

Both rear hub seals leaking fluid

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,257 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 50,257 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,393 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 48,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,128 miles

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

surface corrosion occuring around space frame

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,476 miles

all tyres starting to get low

oil leak from sump area

rear anti roll bar bushes split but no play

Pass 24 Sep 2007 46,126 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,203 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 39,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

parking brake on 16%

Fail 30 Jan 2006 39,980 miles

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

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

oil leak

parking brake on 16%

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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J10 PTH is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J10 PTH, 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 J10 PTH registered?

J10 PTH is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 June 2001.

Is J10 PTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J10 PTH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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