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Y133 KAN

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

47,709 mi
Last recorded47,709 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY133 KAN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 47,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 47,645 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 47,402 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 46,393 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 46,008 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,379 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 38,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,735 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 34,792 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,077 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 33,077 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,646 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 28,646 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,803 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 25,803 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,296 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,399 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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Y133 KAN is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y133 KAN, 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 Y133 KAN registered?

Y133 KAN is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y133 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y133 KAN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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