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V958 DCF

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,193 mi
Last recorded80,193 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV958 DCF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 80,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 78,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 75,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 71,702 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 71,197 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 67,937 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,984 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,703 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 57,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 57,190 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)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,874 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 56,871 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 56,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 56,349 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,057 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Apr 2006 54,348 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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V958 DCF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V958 DCF, 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 V958 DCF registered?

V958 DCF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 January 2000.

Is V958 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V958 DCF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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