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Y816 UGJ

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,602 mi
Last recorded44,602 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY816 UGJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 44,602 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 44,346 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 44,114 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 43,776 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 43,503 miles

n/sf brake hose close to top suspension arm, slight exhaust blow .slight engine oil leak, rear exhaust mount ruber split

Pass 22 Mar 2021 42,894 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 42,507 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,965 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,416 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 38,416 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 37,920 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 36,874 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,065 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,531 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 32,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jun 2012 31,532 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,505 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,040 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,939 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,023 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 21,015 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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Y816 UGJ is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 Y816 UGJ, 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

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What year was Y816 UGJ registered?

Y816 UGJ is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 May 2001.

Is Y816 UGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y816 UGJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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