TVR CHIMAERA2001 · 5.0L Petrol

This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent record of passing its MOT tests. The most recent inspection on 4 July 2025 at 55,427 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a pattern of clean passes dating back to March 2022, suggesting a high standard of mechanical upkeep and a lack of recurring faults. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 25-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,217 miles per year. Between the March 2022 test at 49,159 miles and the July 2025 test at 55,427 miles, the car covered only 6,268 miles over three years. This low usage rate indicates the car has spent significant time stationary, which often introduces different risks than high-mileage wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade due to inactivity rather than use. While the MOT history shows no failures for corrosion or suspension bushes, the low mileage suggests a need to check for perished rubber seals, flat-spotted tyres, and potential moisture ingress in the chassis. The failure on 24 March 2023 at 50,515 miles was resolved within two weeks, but the lack of recorded defects for that failure is unusual and warrants a query regarding what specific item was rectified. Attention should be paid to the braking system to ensure no binding calipers or pitted discs have developed during periods of standing. Given the age of the TVR Chimera, a thorough check of the structural integrity and underbody for surface rust is advisable, as MOT tests can sometimes overlook early-stage corrosion in non-critical areas.