2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Tvr Chimaera MOT pass rate and common faults

159 MOT tests in 2024. 84.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

138Well above average
Passed first time84.9%
Failed or needed repairs15.1%
Typical mileage at test48,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 159 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.3%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine1.3%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  7. Position lamp: not working0.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  9. Registration plates: missing0.6%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics5.0%
  2. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  3. Brakes2.5%
  4. Steering2.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  6. Suspension2.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.3%
  2. Power steering - other components: leaking2.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: emissions not tested: unable to be completed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Tvr Chimaera?

In 2024, 84.9% of 2000 Tvr Chimaera cars passed their MOT first time, across 159 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Tvr Chimaera?

The most common failure reasons were emissions not tested: unable to be completed; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Tvr Chimaera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 138, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).