CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y6 HAA

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,210 mi
Last recorded33,210 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 HAA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 33,210 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 32,438 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 32,436 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 31,269 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,280 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 29,530 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 29,217 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 28,420 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,944 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,889 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 22,691 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly scrubbed

Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,480 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 172,475 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 172,475 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,133 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

staining on fuel tank

Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,223 miles

OIL LEAKS 1,oil filter.2,sump/gearbox.3,o/s/r hub close to tyre.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 11,777 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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y6 HAA is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y6 HAA, 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 Y6 HAA?

You can check the full history of Y6 HAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y6 HAA registered?

Y6 HAA is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is Y6 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y6 HAA shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y6 HAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y6 HAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.