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W153 WRV

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,253 mi
Last recorded109,253 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 WRV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 109,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 105,367 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 105,303 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 100,276 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 99,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,042 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 93,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 85,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,658 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,428 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,000 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 60,351 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 48,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,666 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,425 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,930 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 47,930 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,221 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 45,221 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2009 42,482 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 42,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,554 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 36,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,466 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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W153 WRV is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W153 WRV, 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 W153 WRV registered?

W153 WRV is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 July 2000.

Is W153 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 WRV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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