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W200 TVR

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

65,011 mi
Last recorded65,011 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW200 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 65,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 64,112 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 63,097 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 62,372 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 60,385 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,174 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 58,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 55,111 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,043 miles

o/s/r inner driveshaft boot heavily perished

Fail 5 Jun 2019 54,043 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r inner driveshaft boot heavily perished

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,378 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,223 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,045 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,045 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 50,863 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 50,795 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,138 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 50,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 45,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,776 miles

very bad oil leak from oil pressure switch threads

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,046 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak at n/s/rearsuspension arm,,??

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,470 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,216 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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W200 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W200 TVR, 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 W200 TVR registered?

W200 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is W200 TVR safe to buy?

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