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W959 VGH

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,255 mi
Last recorded31,255 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 VGH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 31,255 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 30,998 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,713 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 30,229 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 29,653 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 28,584 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 27,728 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 24,754 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 23,477 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 21,664 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 21,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 20,611 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 20,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,047 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,064 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 18,871 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 18,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,774 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,774 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W959 VGH is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W959 VGH, 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 W959 VGH registered?

W959 VGH is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W959 VGH safe to buy?

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