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V544 LGP

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,284 mi
Last recorded62,284 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV544 LGP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 62,284 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 59,614 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,315 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 57,309 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 56,159 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,985 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 54,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.813 pass is 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.557 pass is 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 520 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,887 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2020 53,885 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 49,238 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 44,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 40,421 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,976 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,313 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,321 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,384 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,631 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,899 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 28,781 miles

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

o/s/f top ball joint cover spit

Fail 25 Nov 2011 28,781 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

o/s/f top ball joint cover spit

Pass 6 Nov 2010 27,939 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 27,391 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 27,101 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 26,510 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,515 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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V544 LGP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V544 LGP, 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 V544 LGP registered?

V544 LGP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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