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Y588 BEL

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,415 mi
Last recorded43,415 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY588 BEL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,415 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,135 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 37,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 31,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,197 miles

Near side tyre wear on outer edge of tread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 26,197 miles

Near side tyre wear on outer edge of tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 21,101 miles

both front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer side wall but not showing cord

Fail 15 Feb 2011 21,090 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front tyre starting to wear on edges

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer side wall but not down to the cord

Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,130 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,850 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,638 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 13,881 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,389 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 137,329 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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Y588 BEL is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y588 BEL, 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 Y588 BEL registered?

Y588 BEL is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is Y588 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y588 BEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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