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W953 YRH

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,176 mi
Last recorded32,176 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 YRH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 32,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 31,926 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack pinnion shaft leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 31,582 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 31,582 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 31,408 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 31,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 31,277 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 31,205 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 30,626 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 30,624 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage RACK PINION AREA (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 30,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 29,638 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2017 29,638 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 29,194 miles

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2016 29,194 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 28,589 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking side wall

Fail 3 Nov 2015 28,589 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking side wall

Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,314 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 26,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 24,009 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 23,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,294 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,943 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 15,908 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,872 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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W953 YRH is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W953 YRH, 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 W953 YRH registered?

W953 YRH is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W953 YRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W953 YRH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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