Official DVLA Record

2000 TVR Chimaera 4.5L Petrol · V401 DDF

V401 DDF

2000 TVR Chimaera (4.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2000. Recorded mileage 45,391 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
TVR CHIMAERA
Year / Origin
2000 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 17/08/2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
45,391 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/08/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2000
Engine
4546cc

V401 DDF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
  • 45,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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V401 DDF Mileage History

  1. 20/06/202445,231 mi
  2. 20/06/202445,245 mi+14 mi
  3. 27/05/202545,344 mi+99 mi
  4. 27/06/202545,389 mi+45 mi
  5. 19/08/202545,391 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

V401 DDF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 8 Sept 2026, 20:29
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Tvr Chimaera (V401 DDF) between June 2024 and August 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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