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W663 SBL

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,825 mi
Last recorded71,825 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW663 SBL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 71,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,615 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,606 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 71,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,740 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,155 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,095 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 68,959 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,184 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,083 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 64,083 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 61,203 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,572 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 56,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate just acceptable

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,051 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,506 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 44,675 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,941 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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W663 SBL is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W663 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W663 SBL registered?

W663 SBL is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W663 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W663 SBL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W663 SBL have outstanding finance?

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