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R500 MDO

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,424 mi
Last recorded105,424 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 MDO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 105,424 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose rubber grommet missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine misfire and wont idle

Pass 8 Oct 2025 105,317 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 105,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,819 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 104,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 103,874 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 103,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 103,848 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 103,817 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 103,304 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 101,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 100,517 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 99,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 99,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 99,317 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 99,245 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 97,813 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)

Slight oil leak from pinion oil seal.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 97,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Slight oil leak from pinion oil seal.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,368 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 96,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,908 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 91,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 86,633 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 84,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 833,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 MDO is a 1998 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 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 MDO, 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 R500 MDO?

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What year was R500 MDO registered?

R500 MDO is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R500 MDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 MDO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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