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J1 PJB

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,083 mi
Last recorded30,083 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 PJB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 30,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 30,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 29,949 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 29,849 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,586 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,057 miles

NEARSIDE WASHER JET NOT HITTING WINDSCREEN...

Pass 13 Apr 2010 27,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,152 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,103 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 27 Feb 2009 26,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,353 miles

Oil leak

brake ferrules corroding

corrosion to chassis

Fail 5 Mar 2008 25,350 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Oil leak

brake ferrules corroding

corrosion to chassis

Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,141 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 24,040 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,118 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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J1 PJB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J1 PJB, 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 J1 PJB registered?

J1 PJB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is J1 PJB safe to buy?

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