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V8 OOF

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,658 mi
Last recorded8,658 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 OOF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 8,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 8,427 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 8,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 8,061 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 7,535 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 7,187 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 7,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 6,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 5,559 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 5,093 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 4,438 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 3,573 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 1,405 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 75,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,160 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,644 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 64,099 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 64,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,504 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 58,504 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,925 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 51,888 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 44,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,868 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 37,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 37,135 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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 OOF is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OOF, 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 V8 OOF registered?

V8 OOF is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is V8 OOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 OOF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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