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T2 OBW

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,877 mi
Last recorded87,877 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 OBW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 87,877 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 85,084 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 85,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 81,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 May 2024 81,259 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 May 2023 76,806 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 73,223 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 71,526 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 68,338 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 64,708 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,625 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,723 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,775 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,753 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,718 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,692 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 29,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T2 OBW is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T2 OBW, 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 T2 OBW registered?

T2 OBW is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is T2 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T2 OBW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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