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LY51 EUM

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4646cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,719 mi
Last recorded45,719 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EUM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,646cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 45,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,807 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 44,118 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 43,295 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,250 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,561 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,267 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 40,267 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,255 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,987 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 36,661 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 36,661 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 34,445 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 30,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 28,893 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,191 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 25,382 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 25,378 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 23,226 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,931 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,227 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)

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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LY51 EUM is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,646cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LY51 EUM, 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 LY51 EUM registered?

LY51 EUM is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is LY51 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY51 EUM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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