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W36 STA

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,118 mi
Last recorded62,118 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW36 STA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,118 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 62,102 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 61,835 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 61,835 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 61,753 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 61,753 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 61,676 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,487 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 61,326 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 61,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,895 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 60,299 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 60,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,294 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,154 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,323 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,384 miles

chip in windscreen, front wishbone bushes worn.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,147 miles

handbrake outer caseing wearing,surface corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,292 miles

surface corrosion in chassis. various suspension bushes perished.

Fail 17 Oct 2006 55,292 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W36 STA is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W36 STA, 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 W36 STA?

You can check the full history of W36 STA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W36 STA registered?

W36 STA is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W36 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W36 STA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W36 STA have outstanding finance?

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