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W743 ULK

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,997 mi
Last recorded49,997 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 ULK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 49,997 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 49,908 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 49,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,737 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,703 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,663 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 49,587 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 49,546 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 49,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,189 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,922 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,980 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 47,022 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,753 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,689 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 20 Oct 2008 45,204 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 19 Oct 2007 44,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,882 miles

handbrake needs att

slight corrosion to rear discs inner faces

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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W743 ULK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W743 ULK, 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 W743 ULK?

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What year was W743 ULK registered?

W743 ULK is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W743 ULK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W743 ULK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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