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W441 SBC

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,896 mi
Last recorded42,896 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW441 SBC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,896 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 40,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,646 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,040 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 30,415 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,884 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,084 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 23,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

All fuel hoses perished (advise replacing)

N/S/R Tyre is a Toyo T1 / R and the O/S/R is a Toyo T1 / S (SAME SPEED RATING)

N/S/R outer driveshaft gaitor split.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

components underneath becoming rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2006 22,768 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

components underneath becoming rusty

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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W441 SBC is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W441 SBC, 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 W441 SBC?

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What year was W441 SBC registered?

W441 SBC is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W441 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W441 SBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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