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W999 TVR

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,311 mi
Last recorded76,311 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW999 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 76,311 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 76,253 miles

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

underseal underneath

Pass 28 Nov 2022 76,244 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,218 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,115 miles

Nearside and offside rear chassis slight corrosion

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2019 75,906 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyer worn on edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper ball joint boot slight cracking

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyer worn on edge

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak engine

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,698 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 75,544 miles

dampness to steering rack

exhaust corroded

steering notchy

Pass 4 Jun 2016 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 75,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 75,256 miles

Engine oil leak

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 30 Nov 2013 74,837 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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 73,737 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)

engine oil leak

slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,656 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)

both headlight aims on upper limits

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 70,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 62,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2006 55,305 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 47,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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W999 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W999 TVR, 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.

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What year was W999 TVR registered?

W999 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W999 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W999 TVR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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