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MA51 BBJ

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,643 mi
Last recorded29,643 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 BBJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,643 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 29,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,307 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,796 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,332 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2005 195,377 miles

Nearside Front 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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MA51 BBJ is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA51 BBJ, 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 MA51 BBJ registered?

MA51 BBJ is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is MA51 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA51 BBJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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