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W4 DMB

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,274 mi
Last recorded25,274 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 DMB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 25,274 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 24,824 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 24,251 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 23,931 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 23,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 23,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 22,720 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 22,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 21,480 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2017 20,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,344 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 19,782 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 19,025 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 18,050 miles

Both rear hubs have oil leaks

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2013 17,959 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear hubs have oil leaks

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 16,921 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 15,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,819 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,544 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 13,642 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,430 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Mar 2007 11,648 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

1,oil leak(s) on engine †2,p.a.s fluid leak

Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,648 miles

1,oil leak(s) on engine †2,p.a.s fluid leak

Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,709 miles

space frame starting to rust around body mounting points

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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W4 DMB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W4 DMB, 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 W4 DMB registered?

W4 DMB is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 April 2000.

Is W4 DMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 DMB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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