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V8 HHO

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,280 mi
Last recorded54,280 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HHO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 54,280 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 52,624 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 51,064 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 47,670 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 45,399 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,460 miles

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 9 May 2019 40,885 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 39,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 35,798 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 34,722 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,168 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 33,167 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 31,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

bonnet latch broken

fuel hoses perished

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Nov 2011 31,419 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet latch broken

fuel hoses perished

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,717 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 29,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 29,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,206 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 27,204 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,772 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,924 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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V8 HHO is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V8 HHO, 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 V8 HHO?

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What year was V8 HHO registered?

V8 HHO is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is V8 HHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 HHO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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