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W264 ETW

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,993 mi
Last recorded61,993 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 ETW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,993 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 61,562 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,923 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 60,340 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 58,822 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 58,822 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,449 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,916 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,886 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,268 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,055 miles

slight wear to all four inner tyre edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 45,954 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 43,943 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 43,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 41,882 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,434 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,390 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 36,971 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 32,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in steering rack inner track rods.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,523 miles

original vt 32 still applies

Fail 17 Jul 2006 26,523 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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W264 ETW is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W264 ETW, 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 W264 ETW?

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What year was W264 ETW registered?

W264 ETW is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W264 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W264 ETW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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