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E604 TVR

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,636 mi
Last recorded60,636 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE604 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 60,636 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 60,631 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 59,672 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 58,752 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,156 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 57,195 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 57,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 56,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,110 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,792 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,849 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 54,844 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 54,120 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak around lower of engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,477 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 52,474 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 49,725 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,725 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,209 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 47,209 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,707 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake worn

rear c/v boots craking / split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 42,306 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 42,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear o/s n/s c/v boots cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,825 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,788 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 21,243 miles

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

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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E604 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 E604 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.

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What year was E604 TVR registered?

E604 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is E604 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E604 TVR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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