MOT Status
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36,370 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside rear anti-roll bar link repaired by welding
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside rear anti-roll bar link repaired by welding
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
advise slight play in both front wheels
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges,close to legal limit.
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 OJB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OJB, 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 OJB?
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What year was R500 OJB registered?
R500 OJB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R500 OJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R500 OJB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R500 OJB have outstanding finance?
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