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W83 WRV

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,918 mi
Last recorded41,918 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 WRV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 41,918 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 39,274 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,873 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,661 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,764 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 35,559 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,663 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 28,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,655 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,004 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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W83 WRV is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 W83 WRV, 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 W83 WRV registered?

W83 WRV is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W83 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W83 WRV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W83 WRV have outstanding finance?

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