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
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 89.0% | 6,560 | 58,663 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".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 71.4% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 36.7% | Carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits |
| Brakes | 23.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Visibility | 20.0% | Not working |
| Steering | 12.1% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 11.3% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 5.4% | Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.0% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | Not functioning as intended |
Related TVR models
- TVR GRIFFITH — 91.1% pass rate
- TVR TUSCAN — 93.0% pass rate
- TVR CERBERA — 90.0% pass rate