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R500 ATH

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,543 mi
Last recorded26,543 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 ATH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,113 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,501 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 21,196 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 21,191 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 13,381 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 13,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R500 ATH is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 31,419 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 R500 ATH, 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 24 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of R500 ATH?

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What year was R500 ATH registered?

R500 ATH is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is R500 ATH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 ATH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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