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P668 APK

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,953 mi
Last recorded21,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 APK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 21,953 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 21,716 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 21,541 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chassis corroded all over surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2023 21,534 miles

general surface corrosion underside and suspension parts of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2022 21,526 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 21,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,510 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 8 May 2013 21,475 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 21,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 21,472 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 21,472 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 May 2010 21,472 miles

chassis corroded fairly badly in places.

front and rear suspension arms corroded .

off side fornt tyre worn near to limit and cracked to limit in tread.

off side front brake hose in poor conditoin at lower ferral.

off side rear light lens cracked.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,475 miles

front upper and lower suspension arms are corroding badly ini places.

off side front chassis rail )(outer )corroded.

off side front tyre cracking badly in treads.

rear brake disk inner faces are corroded near limit.

rear suspension is corroded slightly.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 21,472 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front upper and lower suspension arms are corroding badly ini places.

off side front chassis rail )(outer )corroded.

off side front tyre cracking badly in treads.

rear brake disk inner faces are corroded near limit.

rear suspension is corroded slightly.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 21,422 miles

Both front and rear brake disc inner faces are in poor condition.

Corrosion to verious parts of the chassis frame and to suspension arms.

Heavey corrosion to offside front upper suspension arm at inner rear bush area.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Screw in nearside front tyre and is leaking air.

Fail 4 Dec 2007 21,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front and rear brake disc inner faces are in poor condition.

Both front tyres are starting to slpit and crack on tread.

Corrosion to verious parts of the chassis frame and to suspension arms.

Heavey corrosion to offside front upper suspension arm at inner rear bush area.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Screw in nearside front tyre and is leaking air.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,378 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on egdes. ( nearside is worst)

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

Fail 11 May 2006 20,372 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs slight corrosion to inner and outer faces

near side front tyre worn slightly inside edge

slight /moderate surface corrosion to most suspension components perticularly around front lower ball joints

slight damage to rear offside of vehicle (lamp lens damaged)

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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P668 APK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P668 APK, 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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P668 APK is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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