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AJR 380

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

19,218 mi
Last recorded19,218 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJR 380
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 19,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 18,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 18,744 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 18,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 18,273 miles

headlight switch loose but can be operated

Pass 14 Aug 2020 18,046 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 17,958 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 17,161 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 16,772 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 16,271 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 16,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 16,005 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 14,723 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,397 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 13,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2010 12,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 11,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,493 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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AJR 380 is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AJR 380, 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

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What year was AJR 380 registered?

AJR 380 is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is AJR 380 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJR 380 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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