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W165 EOL

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,815 mi
Last recorded17,815 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 EOL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 17,815 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2026 17,774 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive outer rear hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 17,773 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside/offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive outer rear hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 16,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 14,730 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 13,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 13,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 12,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 11,279 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 10,267 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 10,225 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,766 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,474 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,214 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,773 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 7,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 5,600 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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W165 EOL is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W165 EOL, 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 W165 EOL registered?

W165 EOL is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W165 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 EOL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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