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Y207 OFS

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,944 mi
Last recorded66,944 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY207 OFS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 66,944 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,933 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 57,888 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Aug 2014 57,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,728 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,582 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 57,582 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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Y207 OFS is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y207 OFS, 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 Y207 OFS?

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What year was Y207 OFS registered?

Y207 OFS is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y207 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y207 OFS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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