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R8 ARX

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,063 mi
Last recorded58,063 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 ARX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 58,063 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 57,731 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 57,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 57,204 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 56,702 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 56,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 55,659 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,601 miles

power steering rack damp

Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,485 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,108 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 52,458 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 52,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,416 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,460 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

power steering rack damp

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,187 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,990 miles

adv rear hub oil seals leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,615 miles

Steering rack gaiters under stress on full lock

Pass 3 Apr 2006 20,667 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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R8 ARX is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R8 ARX, 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 R8 ARX registered?

R8 ARX is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 March 2001.

Is R8 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 ARX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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