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W500 ODW

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

15,876 mi
Last recorded15,876 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 ODW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 15,876 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 15,639 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 15,626 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 15,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 15,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 15,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 15,406 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 15,249 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 15,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,756 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 14,651 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 14,391 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 13,793 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 13,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,282 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 13,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 15,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,010 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 14,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,501 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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W500 ODW is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W500 ODW, 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 W500 ODW?

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What year was W500 ODW registered?

W500 ODW is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W500 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W500 ODW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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