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V20 RCM

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,597 mi
Last recorded70,597 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 RCM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 70,597 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on nearside front brake disc

slight corrosion on offside front brake disc

Pass 7 Feb 2025 69,716 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 69,593 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 69,036 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 63,770 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 61,604 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,451 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 61,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 61,200 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 61,182 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 60,984 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,921 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,976 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded on inside

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,101 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,657 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jul 2010 47,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jun 2009 46,762 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 45,655 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 44,823 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 43,360 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 42,079 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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V20 RCM is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V20 RCM, 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 V20 RCM registered?

V20 RCM is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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