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SE 1715

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,099 mi
Last recorded71,099 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE 1715
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,099 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 71,098 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,781 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 70,781 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,305 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 68,098 miles

n/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,123 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,903 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 64,994 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 63,983 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 624,038 miles

rear hub seals damp at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2013 624,038 miles

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

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

rear hub seals damp at time of test

slight corrosion to near side front and off side front upper suspension arms

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,023 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 59,320 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,291 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 53,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,785 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,462 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,499 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 20 Apr 2006 39,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SE 1715 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 81.8%.

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 SE 1715, 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 SE 1715 registered?

SE 1715 is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is SE 1715 safe to buy?

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