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W346 ALA

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,899 mi
Last recorded34,899 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 ALA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 34,899 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 34,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 34,707 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 34,544 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,907 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,317 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 32,980 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 32,674 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 32,173 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,026 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,031 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,213 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 28,040 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 27,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Rear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,140 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,250 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 24,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 23,287 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 22,350 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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W346 ALA is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W346 ALA, 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 W346 ALA registered?

W346 ALA is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 June 2000.

Is W346 ALA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W346 ALA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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