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L500 ROR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,395 mi
Last recorded28,395 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 ROR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 28,395 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 27,207 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 25,166 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 25,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 25,120 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 24,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 24,900 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers stopped in drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper arm ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 24,419 miles

Front Both aims on upper limit (borderline)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 23,608 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 23,101 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2019 23,101 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 22,372 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,515 miles

offside rear inner drive shaft gaitor is split.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 20,877 miles

offside rear inner cv boot split.

Fail 6 Aug 2016 20,875 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

offside rear inner cv boot split.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,713 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 18,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 18,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2012 18,016 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,352 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 16,870 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 16,753 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,753 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,410 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2006 16,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 16,196 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 16,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 ROR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ROR, 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.

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What year was L500 ROR registered?

L500 ROR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is L500 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 ROR shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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