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V47 DGF

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,358 mi
Last recorded46,358 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 DGF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 46,358 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 46,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 45,957 miles

Corrosion on o/s front upper suspension arm

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2019 45,821 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 45,398 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,347 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,639 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,621 miles

Stop lamp not working nearside offside (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 43,016 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 43,016 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,436 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 8 Dec 2011 41,593 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine mounts perished

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine mounts slightly perished

p.a.s damp at 'u' bend.

reverse lights dont work

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,758 miles

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

chassis rusty

engine mounts perished

exshaust rusty

pas pipe damp at u bend

revers lights in/op

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,609 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 38,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch master has a slight leak

front dampers close to bump stops

front tyres worn on inner edges

radiator badly corroded and leaking

sump gasket leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,965 miles

corrosion to chassis/suspension mounts/suspension arms

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,686 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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V47 DGF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V47 DGF, 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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V47 DGF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V47 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V47 DGF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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