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V114 DGC

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

38,642 mi
Last recorded38,642 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV114 DGC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 38,642 miles

Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox and diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 38,081 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 37,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,034 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 37,034 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,768 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 35,768 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,821 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 34,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 19 May 2014 33,395 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,266 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 33,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

All 4 brake disc,s corroded.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 32,612 miles

both rear drive shafts outer boots torn

Fail 29 May 2008 32,612 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear drive shafts outer boots torn

Pass 18 May 2007 29,298 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 29,298 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,700 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 26,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake hose ferrules corrosion

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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V114 DGC is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 V114 DGC, 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.

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V114 DGC is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V114 DGC safe to buy?

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