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J500 OCC

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,858 mi
Last recorded71,858 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 OCC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 71,858 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 71,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 71,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 71,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside wiper blade does not clear the screen completely. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad low on inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad low on inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,380 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 70,380 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bottom bolt to short (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 69,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,595 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Fail 19 Jul 2018 69,595 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak from radiator

Pass 30 May 2017 68,924 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 68,924 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,267 miles

advise rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,267 miles

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

advise rear discs corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 66,722 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 66,722 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 65,836 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,325 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 64,170 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 63,784 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2007 62,629 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded/rusty

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded and rusty

rear tyres worn thin in centres

Pass 15 Jun 2006 60,887 miles

chassis outriggers corroded

coil springs corroded

various oil leaks

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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J500 OCC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 J500 OCC, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J500 OCC registered?

J500 OCC is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J500 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 OCC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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