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1977 R

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

42,941 mi
Last recorded42,941 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1977 R
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 42,941 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 42,940 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 42,732 miles

Rear outer hub seals weeping

Pass 27 Jun 2024 42,529 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 42,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 42,340 miles

Slight oil leak from offside rear outer hub seal

Pass 1 Jul 2021 42,220 miles

Driveshaft gaiters perishing

Slight oil leak from OSR outer hub seal

Pass 25 Jun 2020 42,099 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 42,099 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 41,955 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 Jun 2018 42,638 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 41,200 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,569 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,411 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 40,110 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,733 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,855 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 37,732 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,482 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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1977 R is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 39,031 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1977 R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1977 R?

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What year was 1977 R registered?

1977 R is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is 1977 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1977 R shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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