MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,026 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure Locking ring (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R500 MRD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 MRD, 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 29 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 MRD?
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What year was R500 MRD registered?
R500 MRD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 November 1997.
Is R500 MRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R500 MRD shows 18 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.
Does R500 MRD have outstanding finance?
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