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V132 SBK

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,043 mi
Last recorded77,043 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV132 SBK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,043 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 70,040 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,823 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 69,632 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 69,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,358 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 58,732 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 57,443 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 55,839 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 53,925 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,549 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 43,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2010 39,242 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,672 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 28,540 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch master cylinder leaking

front dampers have no clearance with bump stops!

fuel hose on engine perished

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

clutch master cylinder leaking

front dampers have no clearance with bump stops!

fuel hose on engine perished

Pass 13 Feb 2007 20,427 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 11,685 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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V132 SBK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V132 SBK, 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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What year was V132 SBK registered?

V132 SBK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 January 2000.

Is V132 SBK safe to buy?

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