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Y16 TVR

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Multi-colour Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

53,097 mi
Last recorded53,097 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 53,097 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 52,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 50,595 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear d bush brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 49,874 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 47,922 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,907 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 43,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has a rust ring on the inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 42,518 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,174 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust ring on inner surface of both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 36,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,976 miles

oil leaks

Pass 1 May 2015 32,394 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,489 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,641 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,051 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 21,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,086 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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Y16 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Multi-colour with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 Y16 TVR, 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 Y16 TVR registered?

Y16 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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