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W541 XKK

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,716 mi
Last recorded76,716 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 XKK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 76,716 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 76,705 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 76,581 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 76,330 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 75,819 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 75,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bolt holes look elongated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,337 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 74,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,746 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,775 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,431 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,304 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,909 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 65,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,763 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 63,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 61,172 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Feb 2011 61,172 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 58,741 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 56,505 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,105 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 49,367 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,939 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front track rod ends,boots are cracking.

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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W541 XKK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W541 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 W541 XKK registered?

W541 XKK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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