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W797 NBO

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,381 mi
Last recorded51,381 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 NBO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 51,381 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 51,084 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 50,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 49,098 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,330 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 47,097 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 45,208 miles

hazard warning switch difficult to operate,

Pass 20 Jun 2019 43,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,645 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 42,182 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced internals deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front head lamp aim on upper limit

minor oil leak from rear of sump

Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,086 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brakes imbalanced 23%

nearside front rack boot leaking steering fluid

Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,725 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,516 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 38,516 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,438 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 37,438 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,888 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,886 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,824 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 32,824 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,592 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,164 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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W797 NBO is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W797 NBO, 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 W797 NBO?

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What year was W797 NBO registered?

W797 NBO is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W797 NBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W797 NBO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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