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X458 XCL

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,342 mi
Last recorded46,342 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX458 XCL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 46,342 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both rear hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 45,484 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater loose

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

Pass 28 May 2024 44,962 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 44,343 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,403 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 43,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 41,820 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 41,877 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 38,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,261 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 35,952 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 35,383 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 35,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 35,175 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,951 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,455 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,012 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,206 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 25,206 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 15,148 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 15,148 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,890 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 13,828 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 11,638 miles

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

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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X458 XCL is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X458 XCL, 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 X458 XCL registered?

X458 XCL is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X458 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X458 XCL shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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