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V111 RJK

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

38,449 mi
Last recorded38,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 RJK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 38,449 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 38,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 38,139 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 37,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 35,651 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 35,488 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from multiple places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,427 miles

Nearside number plate light loose

Pass 5 Sep 2019 35,346 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 34,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 34,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,049 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear hubs leaking oil

Fail 27 Sep 2016 34,049 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 32,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from o/s and n/s rear hubs

Fail 22 Sep 2015 32,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from o/s and n/s rear hubs

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,351 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear hubs leaking oil

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,716 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from n/s and o/s rear hubs

Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,248 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,855 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 28,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 25,530 miles

oil leaking from o/s & n/s rear hubs.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,801 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V111 RJK is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,446cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V111 RJK, 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 V111 RJK registered?

V111 RJK is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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