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WX51 UAK

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

23,975 mi
Last recorded23,975 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 UAK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 23,975 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 23,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high Offside (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking 2xleaks (2.3.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering rack gaiter split Offside (2.2.D.2d)

All four tyres cracking

Both rear hub seal leaking

Pass 19 May 2015 23,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 23,716 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 May 2013 23,092 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 22,366 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,439 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 18,796 miles

Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 18,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 17,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2008 14,802 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 9,478 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 9,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 9,275 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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WX51 UAK is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WX51 UAK, 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 WX51 UAK registered?

WX51 UAK is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is WX51 UAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 UAK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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