MOT Status
ValidMileage
51,167 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger and sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexpipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front evidence of tyre fouling rear of lower arm at full lock
Oil leak ()
headlamp aims on lowest setting
slight tight spot in lower steering universal joint
wipers poor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
SLIGHT BLOW ON FLEX PIPE ON EXHAUST
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS
Oil leak
both headlamp aims on min height
evidence of centre exhaust fouling chassis
evidence of wheel/tyre fouling n/s/f lower arm
rear numberplate delaminating
wipers poor
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
both headlamp aims on min height
evidence of centre exhaust fouling chassis
evidence of wheel/tyre fouling n/s/f lower arm
rear numberplate delaminating
wipers poor
under body covered with undersill
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
under body covered with undersill
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
under chassis corrosion protection required
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
offside rear drive shat gaiter split
Oil leak
all 4 rear cv gaitors cracking and splitting
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 RVT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 RVT, 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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What year was R500 RVT registered?
R500 RVT is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R500 RVT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R500 RVT shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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