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J12 DDD

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,285 mi
Last recorded66,285 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 DDD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,558cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 66,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,476 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 64,543 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,948 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 63,931 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,861 miles

Rear both rear hub seals damp

Pass 27 Jun 2018 61,011 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 58,956 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 58,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,183 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,272 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 52,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 50,827 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 50,827 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 49,576 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,304 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 43,938 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 43,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,761 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,147 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 40,147 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,544 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 36,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,517 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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J12 DDD is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J12 DDD, 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 J12 DDD registered?

J12 DDD is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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