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V8 DTA

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,317 mi
Last recorded62,317 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 DTA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 62,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,783 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 59,783 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,703 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 56,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 56,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,717 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 55,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,392 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,770 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,582 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,429 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,869 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,130 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,436 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 37,010 miles

both front tyres low on edge,both rear tyres low on edges.

n/s/r outter cv gaitor split.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 23,938 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 23,938 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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V8 DTA is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc 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 V8 DTA, 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 V8 DTA registered?

V8 DTA is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is V8 DTA safe to buy?

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