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Y500 TVR

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,103 mi
Last recorded46,103 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 44,827 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 44,827 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 44,810 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 44,805 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 44,797 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 44,789 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 44,769 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 44,769 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 44,758 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub assembly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 44,688 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 44,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 44,523 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 44,507 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 May 2017 44,500 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 44,376 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 44,272 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,639 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 43,635 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,316 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r hub slight leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,267 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,929 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 41,029 miles

n/s/f barke anti rattle spring missing

Pass 21 May 2007 40,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 37,209 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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Y500 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y500 TVR?

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What year was Y500 TVR registered?

Y500 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y500 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 TVR shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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