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V8 VRE

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

34,047 mi
Last recorded34,047 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VRE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 34,047 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 30,631 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 29,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 28,597 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 26,498 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 24,968 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,978 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 23,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,594 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,220 miles

nearside rear outer drive shaft split

Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,079 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,966 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 20,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 20,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both track rod end dust covers split

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 VRE is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

V8 VRE is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V8 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 VRE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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