MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,673 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
slight brake bind nearside rear
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front and rear (2.7.3)
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
All front ball joint gaitors perished
o/s/r inner cv boot deteriated
underbody has surface corrosion and sealer
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All front ball joint gaitors perished
Corrosion throughout underbody
Wsahers poor
o/s/r cv boot deteriated
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W526 XKK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 W526 XKK, 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 W526 XKK registered?
W526 XKK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 2000.
Is W526 XKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for W526 XKK shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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