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V8 UXO

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,141 mi
Last recorded55,141 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 UXO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 55,141 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 54,543 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,725 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,847 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,032 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 52,032 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,015 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 51,973 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 51,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 51,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,413 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 50,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 50,780 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 50,384 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 May 2013 48,644 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 48,461 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 48,461 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 47,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 May 2010 46,515 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 52,017 miles

undeerneath in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2008

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

odometer display breaking up unable to get correct milage

under body / chassis corrossion present

Pass 27 Apr 2007 4,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,382 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 UXO is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc 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 UXO, 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 UXO registered?

V8 UXO is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is V8 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 UXO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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