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Y923 GDM

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,433 mi
Last recorded89,433 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY923 GDM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 88,541 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,052 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 84,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 84,149 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 82,678 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 82,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 80,487 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 77,120 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 74,060 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,558 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,328 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,452 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,951 miles

both front upper wishbones corroded

front outrigers starting to corrode

front to rear chassis rails starting to corrode

seat belt anchors starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2012 60,187 miles

front to rear chassis rails starting to corrode

offside front outrigger starting to corrode

seatbelt anchors starting to corrode

Fail 5 Mar 2012 60,187 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear chassis rails starting to corrode

offside front outrigger starting to corrode

seatbelt anchors starting to corrode

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,756 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 55,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,896 miles

rear brake disc's rusty.

Pass 15 May 2008 50,010 miles

advise vehicle chassis corroded advise front suspension arms corroded advise oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 45,845 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 45,836 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre tread low †advise front top wishbones corroded †advise n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 15 May 2006 41,667 miles

advise all tyres worn on edges †advise front top wishbones corroded †advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs †advise power steering pipes damp

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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Y923 GDM is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y923 GDM, 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 Y923 GDM registered?

Y923 GDM is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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