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W443 XGH

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,547 mi
Last recorded27,547 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW443 XGH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 27,547 miles

Reverse light inop

Fail 21 May 2025 27,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light inop

Pass 31 Oct 2023 27,403 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 27,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 26,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 26,008 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 24,885 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 23,033 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 20,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,593 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 17,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 9,421 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 9,061 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 9,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,614 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 8,611 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2009 8,381 miles

o/s and n/s front wings been repaired

o/s and n/s rear drive shaft boots insecure

Pass 8 May 2008 8,171 miles

n/s and o/s drive shaft boots clips inner and outer

n/s front wing slight damage inner and outer

Pass 25 Apr 2007 7,598 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 7,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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W443 XGH is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W443 XGH, 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 W443 XGH registered?

W443 XGH is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W443 XGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W443 XGH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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