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V8 RWD

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,983 mi
Last recorded29,983 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 29,983 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 29,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 29,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 29,820 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 29,783 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 29,770 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 29,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,570 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 29,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 29,494 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,482 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 29,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,908 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,311 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,129 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 27,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,915 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 27,028 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,769 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 RWD is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 RWD registered?

V8 RWD is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V8 RWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 RWD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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