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PA51 TVR

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

47,722 mi
Last recorded47,722 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA51 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 47,722 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 46,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 45,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 44,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 44,024 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,681 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,190 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,174 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,082 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,365 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,743 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 27,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 21,980 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,231 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 12,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 12,671 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 12,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,462 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 12,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,106 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 10,841 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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PA51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PA51 TVR, 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 PA51 TVR registered?

PA51 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is PA51 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA51 TVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PA51 TVR have outstanding finance?

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