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W25 TVR

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,781 mi
Last recorded59,781 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW25 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 59,781 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 59,781 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 58,342 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 57,516 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 May 2024 57,516 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 56,784 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 55,727 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2022 55,727 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 53,909 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 52,863 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 51,100 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

MIL light inop

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,529 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 49,522 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,566 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,449 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 43,834 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 41,711 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 41,711 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,320 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 38,320 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,187 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 30,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,287 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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W25 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W25 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 W25 TVR registered?

W25 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 June 2000.

Is W25 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W25 TVR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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