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X508 USX

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,008 mi
Last recorded83,008 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 USX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,008 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 81,285 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,340 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,064 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,399 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,596 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 69,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 67,490 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,855 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,336 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,029 miles

NSF tyre slighty worn on inner edge

Oil around engine, gearbox &rear diff

Fail 8 Jul 2011

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet is only latching shut on o/s

Pass 8 Jul 2011

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet is only latching shut on o/s

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,773 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,108 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 41,098 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,992 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 33,173 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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X508 USX is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X508 USX, 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 X508 USX registered?

X508 USX is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is X508 USX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X508 USX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X508 USX have outstanding finance?

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