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P557 LKO

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,507 mi
Last recorded54,507 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 LKO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,507 miles

main beam tell tail working on dip beam

Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,507 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

main beam tell tail working on dip beam

Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,777 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,963 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 46,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,779 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 35,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,212 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 32,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P557 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P557 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 P557 LKO registered?

P557 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P557 LKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 LKO shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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