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RIW 9700

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,914 mi
Last recorded33,914 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 9700
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,914 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 33,865 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 33,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r exhaust bracket securing bolt nut missing

Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,117 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,097 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,687 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 29,383 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 29,342 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 29,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,175 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 24,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,466 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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RIW 9700 is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RIW 9700, 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 RIW 9700 registered?

RIW 9700 is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is RIW 9700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 9700 shows 15 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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