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W193 ULB

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

64,707 mi
Last recorded64,707 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW193 ULB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 64,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,453 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,219 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 62,311 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 60,270 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 59,273 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,350 miles

Front body mounting area slightly damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 58,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Numerous suspension components badly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,625 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger rusted not holed (6.1.B.2)

inner face front brake discs rusted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,058 miles

Both rear chassis corners corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 53,058 miles

Both rear chassis corners corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,379 miles

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

N/S/R chassis corner rusty

O/S/R tyre has cut

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,753 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,016 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 45,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,431 miles

both front discs inside edges rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2009 39,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,610 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front discs corroding on inner edges

nearside trackrod end gaitor split

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,024 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 9 Sep 2006 27,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 27,592 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 20,884 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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W193 ULB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 W193 ULB, 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 W193 ULB registered?

W193 ULB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W193 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W193 ULB shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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