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L500 CHM

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,212 mi
Last recorded58,212 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 58,212 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear tyres on 3 mm / cracking in tread

Fail 28 Jul 2022 58,212 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres on 3 mm / cracking in tread

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,020 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 58,020 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,550 miles

fuel filter corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,240 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 54,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 50,813 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 45,857 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 45,857 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 45,856 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel pipe perished

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

over heated on ramp

servo pipe perished

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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L500 CHM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 L500 CHM, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L500 CHM registered?

L500 CHM is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is L500 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 CHM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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