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Y499 UDT

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,212 mi
Last recorded42,212 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY499 UDT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,212 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,280 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 37,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 36,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,973 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 33,998 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 33,998 miles

Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,951 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 32,951 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,860 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,423 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 26,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,962 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,672 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,672 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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Y499 UDT is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y499 UDT, 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 Y499 UDT registered?

Y499 UDT is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is Y499 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y499 UDT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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