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L555 LEX

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 LEX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 51,045 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 50,604 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 50,000 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 50,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 50,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 50,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 12 May 2017 50,000 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 50,000 miles

N/S rear upper suspension arm bushes worn but no excess movement

Nail in tread area O/S rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2016 50,000 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S rear upper suspension arm bushes worn but no excess movement

Nail in tread area O/S rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2015 50,000 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 50,000 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2014 50,000 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 50,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear O/S drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 17 May 2013 50,000 miles

Rear exhaust has rattle

Pass 18 May 2012 48,222 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,769 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,057 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 30,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 30,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 26,002 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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L555 LEX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 L555 LEX, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L555 LEX registered?

L555 LEX is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L555 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 LEX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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