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P17 GCB

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,054 mi
Last recorded52,054 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 GCB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 52,054 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 50,960 miles

Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones

Pass 15 May 2024 49,438 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 48,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 48,210 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 48,197 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 47,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,645 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 45,178 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 43,174 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 43,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

All four drive shaft gators deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,886 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,347 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 31,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 31,966 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,065 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORRODED INNER SURFACES

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE FULLY COMPRESSED AT TOP.MAY NEED REPLACING

THE STEERING IS NOTCHY LOCK TO LOCK, POSSIBLE COLUMN U/J PROBLEM

Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,544 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON INNER SURFACES

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

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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P17 GCB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P17 GCB, 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 P17 GCB registered?

P17 GCB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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