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X696 EGP

2000 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

108,443 mi
Last recorded108,443 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Chimaera39,031 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX696 EGP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 108,443 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 108,443 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 107,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 107,516 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 107,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 106,225 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 104,562 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,867 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 91,437 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 85,724 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 80,474 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,633 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,463 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,061 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 49,599 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 49,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,639 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 31,275 miles

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

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

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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X696 EGP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X696 EGP, 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 X696 EGP?

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What year was X696 EGP registered?

X696 EGP is a 2000 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is X696 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X696 EGP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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