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R50 ONS

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

34,473 mi
Last recorded34,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 ONS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 34,473 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 33,762 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 28,249 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 27,399 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 26,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 24,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,524 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 21,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 20,467 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 20,467 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 19,971 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 19,462 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,395 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 19,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,371 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,361 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,333 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,259 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,249 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 19,234 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 19,222 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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R50 ONS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R50 ONS, 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

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What year was R50 ONS registered?

R50 ONS is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R50 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R50 ONS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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