Tvr Chimaera
From 6,343 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 113 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 113 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 103 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 99 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 75 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 71 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 60 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 57 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 54 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 47 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 41 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 10.4% of Chimaera failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 83.8% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1999 | 88.4% | emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1998 | 88.7% | emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1997 | 90.3% | emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, emissions levels exceed default limits |
4 earlier years
| 1996 | 87.1% | a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led |
| 1995 | 81.9% | emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1994 | 79.5% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1993 | 83.7% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all Chimaeras tested had between 49,378 and 79,125 miles on the clock.
At 61,512 median miles, the Chimaera has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Tvr models
| Tvr Tuscan | 90.5% |
| Tvr Griffith 500 | 89.4% |
| Tvr Cerbera | 87.7% |
Common questions
What is the Tvr Chimaera MOT pass rate?
The Tvr Chimaera has a 87.1% MOT pass rate based on 6,343 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Tvr Chimaera?
The most common MOT failure on the Tvr Chimaera is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 113 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
What is the typical mileage of a Tvr Chimaera at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Tvr Chimaera is 61,512 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 49,378 and 79,125 miles.
Buying a used Chimaera?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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