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P558 LKO

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,387 mi
Last recorded31,387 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 LKO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 31,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 31,387 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 31,249 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 31,065 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 30,796 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 30,433 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 29,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 29,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 29,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 29,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack gaiter perished / full of oil from leaking rack end seal , not leaking externally (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 29,020 miles

Rear All position lamps not working both rear lamps inop (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lamps inop (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack gaiter perished / full of oil from leaking rack end seal , not leaking externally (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 28,529 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2016 27,891 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 27,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 27,104 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 27,054 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four tyres slightly out of shape

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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P558 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P558 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 P558 LKO registered?

P558 LKO is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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