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PJA 81G

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

59,855 mi
Last recorded59,855 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJA 81G
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 59,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 56,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 53,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 48,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 48,514 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,739 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 47,443 miles

Rear handbrake only just met pass percentage

Pass 2 May 2017 47,410 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,626 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 44,625 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

o/s/f n/s/ f bottomshocks bolts locking device apears us

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,393 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,279 miles

o/s seatbelt frayed

Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,138 miles

slight knock in the n/s/f anti roll bar end link

slightly frayed seatbelts

Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 36,517 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 36,302 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 36,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 35,374 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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PJA 81G is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PJA 81G, 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 PJA 81G registered?

PJA 81G is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 August 2001.

Is PJA 81G safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJA 81G shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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