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P545 LKO

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,269 mi
Last recorded35,269 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 LKO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,269 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 35,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,262 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 35,262 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,582 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 34,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P545 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P545 LKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P545 LKO?

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What year was P545 LKO registered?

P545 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P545 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 LKO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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