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W335 VGK

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

20,325 mi
Last recorded20,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW335 VGK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 20,325 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 17,946 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 16,723 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 15,145 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 15,071 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 14,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 14,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 14,839 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 14,778 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 14,699 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 14,592 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 14,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 14,582 miles

Rear drive gaiters sarting to perish

Pass 2 Sep 2011 14,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 14,214 miles

o/s/r drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,764 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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W335 VGK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 W335 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.

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What year was W335 VGK registered?

W335 VGK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W335 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W335 VGK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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