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W918 WGO

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,166 mi
Last recorded30,166 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW918 WGO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,166 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,530 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 29,530 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,538 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 27,835 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,835 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,065 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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W918 WGO is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W918 WGO, 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 W918 WGO registered?

W918 WGO is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 July 2000.

Is W918 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W918 WGO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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