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W256 RRU

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,468 mi
Last recorded86,468 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 RRU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 86,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,494 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 82,013 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,900 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 76,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,047 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 75,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,065 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 75,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 74,305 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,968 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,828 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 63,802 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,714 miles

Engine oil slightly down

Slight noise from rear diff and N/S/ rear hub bearing. Diff topped-up

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,147 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 May 2009 57,281 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)

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components and various chassis members.

Fail 6 May 2009 57,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components and various chassis members.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 54,978 miles

O/S Headlamp aim on upper limit

O/S Wiper slight smearing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 54,977 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S Headlamp aim on upper limit

O/S Wiper slight smearing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 48,285 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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W256 RRU is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W256 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W256 RRU?

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What year was W256 RRU registered?

W256 RRU is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 August 2000.

Is W256 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 RRU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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