MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,645 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
parking brake only works at last part of travel and needs a lot of pressure
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake only work at last part of travel and needs a lot of pressure.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all rear cv gaiters split
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)
Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear inner cv boot split
nearside rear outer cv boot perrishing
offside rear inner cv boot split
offside rear outer cv boot perrishing
rear exhaust rubber starting to perrish
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear inner cv boot split
nearside rear outer cv boot perrishing
offside rear cv inner cv boot split
offside rear outer cv boot perrishing
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R507 TLC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 R507 TLC, 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 R507 TLC registered?
R507 TLC is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R507 TLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R507 TLC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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