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Y500 CHM

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,007 mi
Last recorded50,007 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 50,007 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,913 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 47,539 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,651 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 41,513 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 May 2019 41,157 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 39,399 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,150 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 35,144 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 29,524 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,074 miles

front number plate slightly deteriated.

wipper blades slightly deteriated.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 21,717 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,451 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 15,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 14,268 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight leaks outer rear hub seals

Pass 24 May 2006 11,232 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 11,232 miles

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

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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Y500 CHM is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y500 CHM, 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 Y500 CHM registered?

Y500 CHM is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y500 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 CHM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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