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V139 FCR

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,329 mi
Last recorded29,329 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV139 FCR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 29,329 miles

Body mounting areas corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Image good (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 29,329 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle stop running during test, suspect fuel pump fault. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Body mounting areas corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Image good (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 29,320 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle hub seals leaking

all 4 tyres 18 years old advise change soon

heavy surface rust on chassis

hose on fuel pump old and perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2025 28,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil starting to leak from rear axle hub seals

Pass 1 Nov 2023 27,733 miles

Rear axle hub seals leaking oil

hose between tank and pump perishing

some surface rust on chassis rails

Pass 2 Sep 2022 27,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks from rear axle hub seals

Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,869 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 26,440 miles

Offside front headlamp reflector deteriorated

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2019 26,440 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front headlamp reflector deteriorated

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2018 25,757 miles

Offside headlamp reflector faded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight harshness from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 25,387 miles

Nearside front seatbelt slow to rewind

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 25,387 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,340 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

drivers door mirror requires attention

nearside front seatbelt sluggish to return

Fail 31 Jul 2015 25,338 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

drivers door mirror requires attention

nearside front seatbelt sluggish to return

Pass 31 May 2014 24,622 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 24,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,935 miles

Both nearside front and offside front upper and lower suspension arms (4) are corroded.Att soon

Nearside front inner wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight 'run out' of front brake discs recorded under brake test coditions

Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 23,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 21,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 21,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,070 miles

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

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

Offside 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 4 Apr 2007 199,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,156 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 19,155 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front suspension arms corroded,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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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V139 FCR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V139 FCR, 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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V139 FCR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V139 FCR shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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