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V8 SOU

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

108,149 mi
Last recorded108,149 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 SOU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 108,149 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 104,366 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 101,749 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 101,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 97,686 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 92,363 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 92,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 89,770 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 87,456 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,933 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 82,939 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,831 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 75,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,104 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,869 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,430 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,840 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,659 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 58,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,649 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,008 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 47,356 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,613 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 38,643 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 38,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 34,109 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 SOU is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

V8 SOU is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is V8 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 SOU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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