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V8 XHH

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,803 mi
Last recorded51,803 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 51,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,079 miles

Coil spring corroded NSR - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 50,546 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 49,826 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,505 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 46,265 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 28 Oct 2019 44,145 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,449 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 40,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 40,283 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,122 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,439 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,553 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,823 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,852 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,933 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,725 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 32,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight leak from both rear hubs

Fail 22 Aug 2008 32,502 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight leak from both rear hubs

Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,010 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear hub oil leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,460 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 XHH is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XHH, 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 XHH registered?

V8 XHH is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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