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C4 SDG

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,571 mi
Last recorded47,571 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 SDG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 47,571 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 46,494 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 45,255 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 44,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 42,416 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 41,832 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 41,831 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 41,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 39,954 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 38,410 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,947 miles

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 23 Mar 2017 36,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,625 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,804 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,689 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,533 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 30,980 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 30,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 30,567 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 30,579 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both trackrod ends dust covers split

Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,760 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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C4 SDG is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C4 SDG, 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 C4 SDG registered?

C4 SDG is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is C4 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 SDG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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