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W229 RFX

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

550,060 mi
Last recorded550,060 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 RFX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 550,060 miles

Both front tyres slight cracking between treads and are worn on inner tread only just met limits

Full plastic and metal covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect

front wipers only just met limits

offside front headlamp slight discolouration

slight pitting both front brake discs only just met limits

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,280 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)

front upper wishbones very rusty

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 May 2006 50,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front upper wishbones very rusty

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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W229 RFX is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W229 RFX, 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 W229 RFX registered?

W229 RFX is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W229 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W229 RFX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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