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W825 RSF

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,746 mi
Last recorded42,746 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW825 RSF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,746 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak hub area

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 14 Jun 2018 42,746 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear slight oil leak hub area

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 24 May 2017 42,182 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2017 42,182 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 40,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 39,364 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,886 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,177 miles

Oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Apr 2012 23,113 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 19,058 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 17,911 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 17,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 16,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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W825 RSF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W825 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

How do I check the history of W825 RSF?

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What year was W825 RSF registered?

W825 RSF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W825 RSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W825 RSF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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