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W654 SBL

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,430 mi
Last recorded102,430 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW654 SBL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 102,430 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 101,877 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 100,950 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 99,443 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 98,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,044 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear gear box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 98,044 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed hoses chafing on hub (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose both sides studs are not seated in hubs (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by rear gear box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,889 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 97,847 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,695 miles

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

small hole in o/s rack gaitor

Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,589 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 97,567 miles

Chassis corroding slightly.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 96,100 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 96,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,068 miles

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

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 24 Mar 2009 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 17 Mar 2008 74,777 miles

Areas at front and rear of chassis rusty

Front and rear suspension components rusty

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 72,419 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,350 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 69,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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W654 SBL is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W654 SBL, 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 W654 SBL registered?

W654 SBL is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W654 SBL safe to buy?

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