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X281 CFJ

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,852 mi
Last recorded60,852 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 CFJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 60,852 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 60,295 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,941 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,040 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 46,397 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 46,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,959 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 43,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear drive shaft inner and outer gaiters split

Offside Rear drive shaft inner and outer gaiters split

Pass 13 Nov 2014 41,075 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 40,736 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 40,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,078 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 37,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

surface rust on chassis rails

Fail 21 Apr 2011 37,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

surface rust on chassis rails

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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X281 CFJ is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X281 CFJ, 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

How do I check the history of X281 CFJ?

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What year was X281 CFJ registered?

X281 CFJ is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X281 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 CFJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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