MOT Status
ValidMileage
47,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seep of oil from boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight seep of oil from gaiter. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread cracking on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight seep of oil from gaiter. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread cracking on edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded/pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate insecure not fitted (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis tube corner of footwell (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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.
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R500 GRS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 R500 GRS, 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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How do I check the history of R500 GRS?
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What year was R500 GRS registered?
R500 GRS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R500 GRS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R500 GRS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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