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W132 NBT

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,864 mi
Last recorded49,864 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 NBT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 49,864 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 49,294 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 46,043 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,054 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,399 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 42,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 42,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,201 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,444 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,274 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 37,380 miles

Stone chips in centre of windscreen

Fail 1 May 2012 37,251 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/s radiator bobbing / mounting broke

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

Stone chips in centre of windscreen

Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,983 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,637 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 32,375 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 31,285 miles

park brake just in limits

Pass 2 May 2006 29,272 miles

park brake just meets legal requirement

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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W132 NBT is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W132 NBT, 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 W132 NBT registered?

W132 NBT is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W132 NBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W132 NBT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W132 NBT have outstanding finance?

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