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W529 HGV

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

38,131 mi
Last recorded38,131 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 HGV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 38,131 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 37,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 36,058 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 35,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,198 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,439 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 32,890 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 31,826 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,261 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,957 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 30,601 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,099 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,870 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 28,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 27,416 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,490 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,115 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,100 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,557 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 20,557 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,964 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 18,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 15,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,714 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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W529 HGV is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W529 HGV, 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 W529 HGV registered?

W529 HGV is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 May 2000.

Is W529 HGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W529 HGV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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