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V937 HBY

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

73,958 mi
Last recorded73,958 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV937 HBY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 73,958 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 73,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,098 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 71,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,965 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 70,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 69,223 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 69,223 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 68,149 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 66,363 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 64,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 63,284 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 63,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 61,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 59,898 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,122 miles

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

o/s front seat slightly inscure

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,558 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,568 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 52,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,709 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 41,742 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 39,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 38,825 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 34,099 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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V937 HBY is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 V937 HBY, 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 V937 HBY registered?

V937 HBY is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V937 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V937 HBY shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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