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W594 VLC

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,685 mi
Last recorded27,685 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 VLC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 27,685 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 95,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 85,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 75,109 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 75,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

O/S/R light lens broken.........

Rear number plate poor,,,,,,,,,

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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W594 VLC is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W594 VLC, 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 W594 VLC registered?

W594 VLC is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W594 VLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W594 VLC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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