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T5 VRR

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,123 mi
Last recorded45,123 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 VRR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 45,123 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 44,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 44,760 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 44,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,617 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 44,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,529 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight weep from PAS pipes.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 42,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight weep from PAS pipes.

Pass 12 Feb 2007 41,612 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 36,664 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit,coolant leak from water pump area,charging fuse holder broken & oil pressure sender unit wire broken.

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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T5 VRR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T5 VRR, 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 T5 VRR registered?

T5 VRR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is T5 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T5 VRR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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