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W149 EGU

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,014 mi
Last recorded55,014 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 EGU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 55,014 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 53,628 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,365 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,114 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 52,261 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,063 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 52,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,050 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,732 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,506 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 50,506 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,755 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 48,552 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,801 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,215 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,097 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 431,863 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 431,863 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,575 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 38,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 35,159 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear outer driveshaft boots perishing.

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,945 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,472 miles

suspension arms corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2006 18,127 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside seat belt slow to retract

nearside steering track rod end gaiter split

offside steering track rod end gaiter split

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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W149 EGU is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W149 EGU, 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 W149 EGU registered?

W149 EGU is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W149 EGU safe to buy?

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