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Y80 TVR

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,736 mi
Last recorded58,736 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY80 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 58,736 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 57,438 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,348 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 55,710 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,011 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,318 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 50,086 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,533 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,529 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,377 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,225 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,453 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,918 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 41,398 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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Y80 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y80 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 Y80 TVR?

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What year was Y80 TVR registered?

Y80 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y80 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y80 TVR shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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