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V8 RDP

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,858 mi
Last recorded64,858 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 RDP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 64,858 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 64,518 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 63,685 miles

Central engine and gearbox weeping oil

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear both drive shaft cv joint area weeping oil

Fail 20 May 2024 63,668 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed co% too high lambda % too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central engine and gearbox weeping oil

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear both drive shaft cv joint area weeping oil

Pass 26 May 2023 63,389 miles

Front Engine oil weeping

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both rear hubs weeping at rear if hub assemblys

Rear Reverse lights inop

Fail 16 May 2023 63,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working None working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine oil weeping

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both rear hubs weeping at rear if hub assemblys

Rear Reverse lights inop

Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,808 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 62,806 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 62,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,989 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,082 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 59,129 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 59,122 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 57,100 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,479 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 51,627 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,442 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 49,428 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

offside rear inner cv boot split

offsider rear outer cv boot perrished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,496 miles

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

nsr outter driveshaft gaitor slightly perrished

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 43,993 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 35,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 32,382 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 30,772 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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V8 RDP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V8 RDP, 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 RDP registered?

V8 RDP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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