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P574 LBK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,673 mi
Last recorded70,673 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 LBK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 70,673 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 69,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 69,067 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,898 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 51,887 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,126 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside bonnet hindge loose

oil leak

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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P574 LBK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P574 LBK, 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 P574 LBK registered?

P574 LBK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P574 LBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P574 LBK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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