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P555 NLB

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,654 mi
Last recorded60,654 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 NLB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 60,654 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 59,612 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 58,238 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 57,575 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 56,933 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,401 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 56,341 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,502 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 54,767 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 54,274 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 54,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,365 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,653 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 50,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 49,786 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 48,685 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 46,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 45,588 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 45,555 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 May 2008 43,573 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2008 43,538 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,824 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 39,999 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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P555 NLB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc 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 P555 NLB, 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 P555 NLB registered?

P555 NLB is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is P555 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 NLB 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.

Does P555 NLB have outstanding finance?

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