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V8 TYV

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,749 mi
Last recorded72,749 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 TYV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,749 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 71,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 70,099 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,184 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,040 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 65,831 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,676 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,410 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,492 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repaiar

Fail 14 Apr 2015 61,492 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak(s) on engine

slight p.a.s fluid leak from steering rack/pipes area

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,170 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 14 Apr 2014 59,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,218 miles

both front wiper blades split but servicable

Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,638 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,503 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 37,468 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,369 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

wear o/s front and both rear tyres

Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,087 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

offside front wiper blade staring to deteriorate

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 TYV is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

V8 TYV is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is V8 TYV safe to buy?

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