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W187 WRV

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,984 mi
Last recorded57,984 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 WRV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 57,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,834 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 57,834 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,764 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 57,694 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 57,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,886 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 57,207 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,795 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 55,174 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 55,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 53,147 miles

Engine oil leak

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 May 2010 53,147 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 52,618 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 52,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Feb 2008 52,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 50,604 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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W187 WRV is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W187 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 W187 WRV registered?

W187 WRV is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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