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X603 JOM

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,132 mi
Last recorded50,132 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX603 JOM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 50,132 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,356 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,726 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 45,726 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,464 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 45,464 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2013 44,728 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 44,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,883 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Slight PAS Leak From N/S Rack Seal

Fail 3 Feb 2012 43,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Slight PAS Leak From N/S Rack Seal

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,765 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,674 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,545 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,370 miles

N/S MIRROR GLASS INSECURE

Fail 21 Jul 2008 36,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S MIRROR GLASS INSECURE

Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,296 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 34,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

N/S REAR DRIVE SHAFT SECURING BOLTS LOOSE

Pass 15 Aug 2006 32,280 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 25,991 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 25,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

HAND BRAKE SLOW TO OPERATE O/S REAR H/BRAKE EFFICIENCEY ONLY 17%MIN REQUIREMENT 16%

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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X603 JOM is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X603 JOM, 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 X603 JOM registered?

X603 JOM is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X603 JOM safe to buy?

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