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W324 VGK

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

48,765 mi
Last recorded48,765 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW324 VGK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 48,765 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 45,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 40,770 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 40,733 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 40,711 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 40,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 40,643 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,488 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 40,488 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

fuel hose deteriorated (fuel pump)

Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,960 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 39,960 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,823 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2017 39,823 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2016 39,313 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,034 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,059 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 37,036 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 36,787 miles

surface corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 14 Apr 2012 35,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 34,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,698 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 6 Apr 2010 33,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 32,015 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 25,932 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,404 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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W324 VGK 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 80.8%.

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 W324 VGK, 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 W324 VGK?

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What year was W324 VGK registered?

W324 VGK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W324 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W324 VGK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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