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W112 MBA

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,663 mi
Last recorded34,663 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW112 MBA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 34,663 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,486 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 34,482 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 34,125 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 34,124 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2006 23,133 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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W112 MBA is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W112 MBA, 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

How do I check the history of W112 MBA?

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What year was W112 MBA registered?

W112 MBA is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W112 MBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W112 MBA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W112 MBA have outstanding finance?

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