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W114 ULB

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,019 mi
Last recorded86,019 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW114 ULB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,019 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,337 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,911 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,141 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 78,675 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 78,671 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 78,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

both seat belts slow to retract

offside door mirror slightly loose

main battery cable not supported correctly, rubbing on gear box (possible fire risk)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 78,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,029 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,136 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,602 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,911 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 62,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 47,974 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS GETTING LOW

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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W114 ULB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W114 ULB, 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 W114 ULB registered?

W114 ULB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W114 ULB safe to buy?

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