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X144 EKL

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,370 mi
Last recorded62,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX144 EKL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 62,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 60,782 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,592 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 58,592 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 56,282 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 56,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 52,339 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 49,909 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 49,590 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,005 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,442 miles

power steering appears heavy in operation

Pass 27 Feb 2016 47,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,907 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,805 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,778 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,428 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 30 Oct 2010 42,060 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 7 Jun 2008 41,574 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 39,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 35,438 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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X144 EKL is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X144 EKL, 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 X144 EKL registered?

X144 EKL is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X144 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X144 EKL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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