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P577 LBK

1996 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,721 mi
Last recorded37,721 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Chimaera51,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 LBK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 37,721 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 36,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 35,724 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 35,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 35,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,628 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 34,336 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 33,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 33,480 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,421 miles

front tyres perished

oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,419 miles

sign of perishing front tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 32,962 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sign of pearishing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,806 miles

oil leak @ front and rear of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,676 miles

oil leak n/s/r

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,638 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,622 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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P577 LBK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 P577 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 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P577 LBK registered?

P577 LBK is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P577 LBK safe to buy?

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