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L500 PNE

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4558cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,650 mi
Last recorded63,650 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 PNE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,558cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 63,650 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 59,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 58,432 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 57,139 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 56,398 miles

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,240 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,099 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 56,099 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 55,703 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 55,392 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 55,199 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 54,939 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 54,538 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,723 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,961 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front outriggers have been badly repaired

Pass 2 May 2007 41,517 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 39,067 miles

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

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 PNE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 L500 PNE, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L500 PNE registered?

L500 PNE is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is L500 PNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 PNE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L500 PNE have outstanding finance?

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