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W835 RSF

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4545cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,415 mi
Last recorded41,415 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW835 RSF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,545cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 41,415 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,279 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,974 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 40,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,461 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 40,276 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,545 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,269 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,333 miles

parking brake poor

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,474 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 36,507 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside rear driveshaft gators split not deemed to be part of rear suspension

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,507 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside rear driveshaft gators split not deemed to be part of rear suspension

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

headlamps poor but giving beam image light out put not reduced

tubular chassis frame corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,766 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

space frame chassis slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2011 35,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis and suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2010 34,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR CHASSIS TUBES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 9 Feb 2009 31,930 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 28,383 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing close to wear indicators

fixing bolts on nearside lower balljont project too far. but not obstructing wheel or suspension

nearside front tyre is wearing low on outside edge

offside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

slight lift in new nearside lower balljoint

Fail 22 Jan 2008 28,381 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing close to wear indicators

nearside front tyre is wearing low on outside edge

offside front tyre is wearing low on inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2006 22,358 miles

nsf top arm wearing thin

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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W835 RSF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,545cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W835 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.

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What year was W835 RSF registered?

W835 RSF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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