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R666 DOP

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,807 mi
Last recorded89,807 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 DOP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 89,807 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,204 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 84,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,517 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 28 Jul 2021 82,292 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,147 miles

offside head light on upper limit

parking brake effort low boarder line pass

Pass 29 Jul 2019 81,882 miles

wipers poor

Pass 25 Jul 2018 81,082 miles

Offside Headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,237 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,290 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,868 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 70,129 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,220 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,391 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,581 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 58,264 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 58,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 56,656 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,986 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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R666 DOP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R666 DOP, 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 R666 DOP?

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What year was R666 DOP registered?

R666 DOP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is R666 DOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R666 DOP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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