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B826 TVR

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,702 mi
Last recorded62,702 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB826 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 62,702 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 60,323 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 56,919 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,807 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 51,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 50,957 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 50,359 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,616 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,894 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 48,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,043 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,970 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 47,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,829 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 17 Jan 2014 46,730 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 43,852 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 43,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,810 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,196 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 36,826 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,181 miles

nearside steering rack has slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2008 32,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,285 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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B826 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B826 TVR, 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 B826 TVR registered?

B826 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is B826 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B826 TVR shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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