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B19 VRR

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

23,381 mi
Last recorded23,381 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 VRR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 23,381 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 18 May 2018 22,928 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers and coverings etc

Pass 29 Apr 2017 22,530 miles

can not check all items due to locations and coverings etc

Pass 6 May 2016 21,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 11 Jun 2014 20,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,187 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 19,157 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,736 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 18,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

poor rear exhaust mounting

Fail 16 Dec 2009 18,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear drive shafts inner & outer cv gaitors split

Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,343 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear drive shafts inner & outer cv gaitors split

Pass 31 Dec 2008 16,282 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear drive shaft boots split

Fail 23 Dec 2008 16,278 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear drive shaft boots split

Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 12,835 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 9,277 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 92,518 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 59,934 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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B19 VRR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B19 VRR, 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.

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What year was B19 VRR registered?

B19 VRR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 May 2000.

Is B19 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 VRR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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