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M500 WOW

1999 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

73,781 mi
Last recorded73,781 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Chimaera44,479 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 WOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 73,781 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 73,720 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 73,718 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 73,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chassis frame corroded in various places

various components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all brake discs corroded

chassis frame corroded in various places

various components corroded underneath

Pass 8 Apr 2022 73,668 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four dics (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 73,668 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four dics (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 73,663 miles

General corrosion under the car

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 73,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion under the car

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 71,964 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear and both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 62,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 59,809 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 59,808 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,805 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,793 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 59,789 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 58,515 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2010 46,785 miles
Fail 16 May 2010 46,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 44,533 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 41,774 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,741 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 33,740 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 29,407 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 29,111 miles

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

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)

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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M500 WOW is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 44,479 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 M500 WOW, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M500 WOW registered?

M500 WOW is a 1999 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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