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V27 SAP

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

64,503 mi
Last recorded64,503 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV27 SAP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 64,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 63,974 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 59,979 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 57,461 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 57,461 miles

Offside Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 50,762 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 42,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,065 miles

cat fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,057 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,364 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 40,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,368 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,223 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,807 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,655 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,919 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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V27 SAP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V27 SAP, 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 V27 SAP registered?

V27 SAP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is V27 SAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V27 SAP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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