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W3 TVR

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,346 mi
Last recorded38,346 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 38,346 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 37,666 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 37,540 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 37,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear oil seal behind wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear oil seal behind wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 37,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 37,248 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,042 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,857 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,523 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 36,523 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,901 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 35,896 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,854 miles

Wipers not self parking correctly

Fail 14 Mar 2016 32,851 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Wipers not self parking correctly

Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,410 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,393 miles

chassis starting to corrode

ofside rear outriger starting tocorode

Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,796 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 28,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 27,839 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,866 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Feb 2010 24,643 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 24,643 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 23,189 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 232,108 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE IN REAR BRAKES

Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,698 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 19,877 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,877 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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W3 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W3 TVR, 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

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What year was W3 TVR registered?

W3 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W3 TVR safe to buy?

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