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L27 ATH

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,782 mi
Last recorded35,782 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 ATH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 35,782 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 35,499 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,040 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 34,632 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,223 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 34,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 33,972 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,703 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,595 miles

Nearside Rear Drop link poor

Offside Rear Hub damp

Rear Brake Balance poor

Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,134 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,512 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,755 miles

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

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

rear outer c.v gaiters deteriorated

suspension components slight corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2013 25,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,923 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 9,951 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer side of tread

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,913 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 55,622 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,721 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 32,542 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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L27 ATH is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 L27 ATH, 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 L27 ATH registered?

L27 ATH is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is L27 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L27 ATH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L27 ATH have outstanding finance?

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