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R500 JAX

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Pink Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,966 mi
Last recorded18,966 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 JAX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2016 18,966 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 18,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,946 miles

rear foot brake readings low

Pass 7 Aug 2013 18,926 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 18,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 18,098 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,842 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lambda reading very close to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2008 17,118 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2007 17,433 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,355 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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R500 JAX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Pink with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JAX, 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

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What year was R500 JAX registered?

R500 JAX is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R500 JAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 JAX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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