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JOE 515W

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,718 mi
Last recorded49,718 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 515W
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 49,718 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 49,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 49,411 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 47,420 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake just met requirements

Pass 19 May 2023 46,213 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 46,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 43,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 43,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 May 2021 43,017 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 42,770 miles

Nearside Front shocker has slight misting of oil

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2019 41,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 39,735 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2016 37,902 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 35,172 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 29,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 29,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,018 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 24,802 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 24,802 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 23,574 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 23,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 20,603 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,281 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 17,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 17,494 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,125 miles

Off/side inner front disc is corroded.

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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JOE 515W is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JOE 515W, 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 JOE 515W registered?

JOE 515W is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is JOE 515W safe to buy?

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