CarVerify

Free Car Check

W533 XKK

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,731 mi
Last recorded36,731 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 XKK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 36,731 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 36,149 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 35,670 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 35,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 35,010 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 35,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And 14 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And 14 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And 14 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And 14 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 32,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 32,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 32,154 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,790 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 31,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaiters split

handbrake warning light on when handbrake released

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,180 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,897 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 30,668 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,592 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 29,590 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 23,888 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres low on inside edges

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W533 XKK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W533 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

How do I check the history of W533 XKK?

You can check the full history of W533 XKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W533 XKK registered?

W533 XKK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 March 2000.

Is W533 XKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W533 XKK shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W533 XKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W533 XKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.