1997 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · P668 APK
1997 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 06/02/1997. Recorded mileage 21,953 miles. MOT valid until 18/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR CHIMAERA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3952cc
P668 APK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 21,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P668 APK Mileage History
- 11/05/200620,372 mi
- 21/06/200620,378 mi+6 mi
- 04/12/200721,420 mi+1,042 mi
- 05/12/200721,422 mi+2 mi
- 20/03/200921,472 mi+50 mi
- 24/03/200921,475 mi+3 mi
- 06/05/201021,472 mi-3 mi
- 01/02/201221,472 mi
- 08/02/201221,472 mi
- 08/05/201321,475 mi+3 mi
- 08/05/201321,475 mi
- 21/08/201421,510 mi+35 mi
- 27/05/202221,519 mi+9 mi
- 10/06/202221,526 mi+7 mi
- 28/06/202321,534 mi+8 mi
- 02/07/202421,541 mi+7 mi
- 01/07/202521,716 mi+175 mi
- 20/07/202621,953 mi+237 mi
Average of roughly 78 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P668 APK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Tvr Chimaera (P668 APK) between May 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “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))”.
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