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R55 LTR

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,943 mi
Last recorded43,943 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 LTR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 43,943 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 43,943 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2025 43,603 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 43,476 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,207 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 42,710 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 42,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 41,728 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 41,728 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 41,463 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,430 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,555 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 38,766 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 38,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 38,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 33,710 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,977 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,977 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,846 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,016 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,505 miles

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

Fail 9 Jun 2008 29,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,885 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,615 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear cv boots split

sump gasket leaking

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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R55 LTR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R55 LTR, 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

How do I check the history of R55 LTR?

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What year was R55 LTR registered?

R55 LTR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is R55 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 LTR shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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