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946 FAF

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,528 mi
Last recorded59,528 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration946 FAF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 59,528 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device seal deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 57,836 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 57,258 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 57,258 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,054 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 55,135 miles

Front both seat belts slow to retract

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside washer jet blocked /slight play nearside steering

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,820 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,146 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 49,146 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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946 FAF is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 946 FAF, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 946 FAF registered?

946 FAF is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 October 1993.

Is 946 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 946 FAF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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