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Y932 GDM

2001 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,649 mi
Last recorded54,649 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Chimaera38,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY932 GDM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 54,649 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 54,094 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Rear fog lamp relay clicking

Pass 28 Jul 2022 53,315 miles

Offside Front road wheel damaged slightly

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,807 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 52,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,777 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 51,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,154 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

slight oil leak from o/s/r and n/s/r hubs

slight play in steering column lower bearing

surface corrosion on front and rear under body steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,898 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

movement in steering column lower bearing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 50,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 49,834 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,144 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 47,713 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil over both rear hub carriers

Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,713 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil over both rear hub carriers

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight oil seepage from offside rear and nearside rear hub seals

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,756 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 44,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 41,841 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 36,919 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 33,811 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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Y932 GDM is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y932 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 Y932 GDM registered?

Y932 GDM is a 2001 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y932 GDM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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