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X600 SJM

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,170 mi
Last recorded87,170 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX600 SJM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,170 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 86,150 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 85,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,823 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 84,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 84,107 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear hub oil seals leaking slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,556 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,556 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 83,197 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,694 miles

Oil leak

handbrake cable corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 81,694 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

handbrake cable corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,620 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

parking brake effort at 17%

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,420 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,088 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front headlamp slightly dim

oil situated all under the vehicle

signs of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2010 76,226 miles

wipers slighty smeary

Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,062 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 71,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,204 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,202 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 40,035 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 40,035 miles

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

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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X600 SJM is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X600 SJM, 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 X600 SJM registered?

X600 SJM is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X600 SJM safe to buy?

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