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TVR CHIMAERA MOT Pass Rate

89.0% of 6,560 TVR CHIMAERA MOT tests pass.

The CHIMAERA's pass rate of 89.0% is in line with the average across all TVR models, at 89.5%.

The TVR CHIMAERA passes its MOT 89.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years89.0%
TVR CHIMAERA pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ years89.0%6,56058,663 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the TVR CHIMAERA

The most common reason the TVR CHIMAERA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 71.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the TVR CHIMAERA
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment71.4%Not working
Noise, emissions and leaks36.7%Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Brakes23.8%Efficiency below requirements
Visibility20.0%Not working
Steering12.1%Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Suspension11.3%Pin or bush excessively worn
Body, chassis, structure7.1%Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Tyres5.4%Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions
Identification of the vehicle4.0%Does not conform to the specified requirements
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.3%Not functioning as intended

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