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J80 MHB

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,436 mi
Last recorded48,436 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 MHB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 48,436 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 46,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 44,474 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 42,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 40,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 36,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,797 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 34,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 34,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 34,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,723 miles

Both headlight reflectors deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a previous puncher repair

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,285 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,131 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 32,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 31,391 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 30,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 30,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,128 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,793 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,539 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 27,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight corrosion on off side rear chassiss.

Slight damage to near side front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,137 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 26,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2008 24,015 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 23,913 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,306 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,875 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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J80 MHB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J80 MHB, 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 J80 MHB registered?

J80 MHB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is J80 MHB safe to buy?

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