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W264 RRU

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,475 mi
Last recorded48,475 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 RRU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 48,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 47,767 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 46,748 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 44,837 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 44,837 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 42,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,807 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,164 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 40,682 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 40,648 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 39,113 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2017 39,113 miles

Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,352 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,840 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 3 Apr 2013 36,150 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front and both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,958 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,753 miles

all 4 anti roll bar links have slight play

near side front brake flexe rubbing on bracket due to rubber missing

slight misting of oil on rear hubs

Fail 20 Aug 2010 33,714 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 anti roll bar links have slight play

near side front brake flexe rubbing on bracket due to rubber missing

slight misting of oil on rear hubs

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,452 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,470 miles

Radiator begining to leak N/S corner.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 26,277 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,277 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 22,588 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 16,258 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 RRU is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 W264 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 W264 RRU?

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What year was W264 RRU registered?

W264 RRU is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 August 2000.

Is W264 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W264 RRU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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