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W822 RSF

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,180 mi
Last recorded56,180 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW822 RSF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 56,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,087 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 54,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 53,334 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 52,374 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 52,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 51,291 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 49,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 48,586 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,189 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 47,189 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 45,752 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,451 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,871 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,374 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,241 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 36,413 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 36,412 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,007 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,999 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 25,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 25,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,344 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W822 RSF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W822 RSF, 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 W822 RSF registered?

W822 RSF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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