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N500 TVR

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Turquoise Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,460 mi
Last recorded36,460 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 36,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 35,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 33,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 33,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 33,816 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 33,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 33,396 miles

Rear rubber petrol pipe from tank to fuel filter in perished condition

Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,357 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,343 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 33,296 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 33,274 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 33,273 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2013 33,171 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 33,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2011 32,992 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 32,792 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,514 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,285 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,880 miles

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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N500 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Turquoise with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N500 TVR, 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

How do I check the history of N500 TVR?

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What year was N500 TVR registered?

N500 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N500 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 TVR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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