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R500 OCC

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,474 mi
Last recorded57,474 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 57,474 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 56,636 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 55,902 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 55,195 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,395 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 53,116 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,051 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 50,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 49,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,715 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,092 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,384 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,961 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,372 miles

both front upper ball joint dust boots split

nearside rear outer cv gaitor split

offside rear outer cv gaitor perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,040 miles

N/S/R outer CV gaitor perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 32,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

dampness around steering rack

front screen stone chipped

Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,948 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 28,419 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 OCC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OCC, 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 OCC?

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What year was R500 OCC registered?

R500 OCC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R500 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 OCC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R500 OCC have outstanding finance?

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