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W862 SVF

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,436 mi
Last recorded55,436 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW862 SVF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 55,436 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 53,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,598 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 50,188 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 48,189 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,387 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,588 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,277 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,728 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,238 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 41,157 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,055 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 19 Apr 2013 37,543 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 37,530 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,266 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 33,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 32,976 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,841 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 11,376 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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W862 SVF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 W862 SVF, 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 W862 SVF registered?

W862 SVF is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 July 2000.

Is W862 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W862 SVF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W862 SVF have outstanding finance?

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