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Y917 UMR

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY917 UMR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 60,000 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 58,642 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,605 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside, outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 56,399 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,501 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,275 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,283 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,858 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,921 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 47,445 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 45,809 miles

parking brake effort only just passes.advise attention

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,955 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 42,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,052 miles

oil leak at both rear axle outer drive joints

rubber fuel hoses starting to perish

slight wear in both rear link pin bushes and both "d" bushes

view to some metal brake pipes obscured

Fail 17 Mar 2014 41,048 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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)

both top suspension joint boots starting to perish

oil leak at both rear axle outer drive joints

rubber fuel hoses starting to perish

slight wear in both rear link pin bushes and both "d" bushes

surface corrosion on both front lower suspension arms and slight corrosion to both upper arms

view to some metal brake pipes obscured

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,925 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 38,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,696 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 34,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,149 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 32,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 29,741 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,597 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 26,597 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,420 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 17,422 miles

roughness in steering wheel

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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Y917 UMR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 Y917 UMR, 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 Y917 UMR registered?

Y917 UMR is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y917 UMR safe to buy?

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