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S10 MRW

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,068 mi
Last recorded77,068 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 MRW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 77,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 76,537 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,917 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 75,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 72,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 71,415 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 70,898 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 70,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 69,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,438 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,977 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,983 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,853 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 36,472 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 36,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 33,800 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,807 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 29,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 24,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,876 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 20,843 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S10 MRW is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S10 MRW, 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

How do I check the history of S10 MRW?

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What year was S10 MRW registered?

S10 MRW is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is S10 MRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S10 MRW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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