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P554 LKO

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,917 mi
Last recorded64,917 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 LKO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 64,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 64,024 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 60,978 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,469 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 57,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,297 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 54,291 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 51,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 48,793 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,627 miles

Offside Front Upper slight play in wishbone bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2016 48,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper slight play in wishbone bushes

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,580 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,548 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,072 miles

o/s/r drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 18 May 2012 41,011 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,921 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

chassis corroded

offside front suspension arm corroded

seat belt anchor corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,642 miles

both rear tyres worn to tread warning bars

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.worn to legal limit

Fail 24 Feb 2011 39,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn to tread warning bars

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,204 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 39,204 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,087 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,121 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 36,517 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,517 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,024 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2005 35,351 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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P554 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P554 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.

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What year was P554 LKO registered?

P554 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P554 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P554 LKO shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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