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W526 XKK

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,673 mi
Last recorded62,673 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 XKK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 62,673 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 61,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 61,395 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 60,631 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 60,126 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 60,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,560 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 58,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 58,091 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 58,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,716 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 56,716 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 56,562 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 56,562 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,450 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,661 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,636 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,088 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,932 miles

All front ball joint gaitors perished

o/s/r inner cv boot deteriated

underbody has surface corrosion and sealer

Fail 31 May 2011 49,932 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,332 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 49,332 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2009 47,447 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,448 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 40,447 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2007 35,777 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 35,659 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2006 30,185 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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