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W778 XGC

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,072 mi
Last recorded37,072 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 XGC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 37,072 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 36,289 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion starting to settle in on suspension components front and rear

space frame out riger,s showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2024 35,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,798 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 34,042 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 133,269 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 32,575 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 31,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 30,580 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 29,440 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,001 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake effort only just reaches required efficiency

Pass 1 Jun 2015 28,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 27,694 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 27,153 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 26,584 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,162 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 25,510 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 29,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2008 23,367 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 May 2007 22,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 22,385 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 20,856 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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W778 XGC is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 W778 XGC, 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 W778 XGC registered?

W778 XGC is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W778 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W778 XGC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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