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W817 OJC

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,021 mi
Last recorded91,021 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 OJC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 91,021 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,833 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,608 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,155 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 83,189 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 83,187 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 79,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,779 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,366 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,528 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,620 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 56,135 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 55,600 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 55,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 54,876 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 54,876 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,656 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 53,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 52,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,530 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 50,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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W817 OJC 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 76.2%.

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 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 W817 OJC, 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 W817 OJC registered?

W817 OJC is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W817 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W817 OJC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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