RegVerdict Model Intelligence
TVR Chimaera reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·6,557 DVSA tests·2024
Across 6,557 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of TVR Chimaera cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and tyres.
87%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 95% of peers
+26 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
6,557 tests · fleet 61%
87%
Where the Chimaera fails
Suspension99
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering99
Tyres100
Lights & electrics97
Holds up better on road wheels, tyres, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older TVR Chimaera MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the TVR Chimaera reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the TVR Chimaera holds up well for its age: 87% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 95% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a TVR Chimaera?
First-time MOT pass rates for the TVR Chimaera in 2024: 13 years and older, 87%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a TVR Chimaera MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the TVR Chimaera versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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