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A4 GVY

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,674 mi
Last recorded63,674 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 GVY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 63,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 63,723 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 62,939 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 62,320 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 61,520 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 61,520 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,372 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 60,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,851 miles

very slight mist of oil around engine area

Fail 4 Jun 2016 59,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

oil around engine and gearbox

both wipers slightly smearing screen

offside front wheel has a slight brake bind

offside rear chassis slightly corroded and requires attention soon

slight play in both front anti roll drop links

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,214 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 58,377 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil damp under engine and gear box

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,279 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,935 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,725 miles

FLUID SIGHTED AROUND CLUCTH SLAVE CYLINDER.

HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS STARTING TO FADE.

N/S HEADLAMP AIM ON UPPER LIMIT.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON UPPER LIMIT OF FRONT BRAKE DISC.

SLIGHT FLUXUATION ON N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER.

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED THROUGH BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE STEERING RACK.

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED THROUGH N/S/F HUB/SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY.

STONE CHIP LOCATED WITHIN ZONE A OF VEHICLE WINDSHIELD.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

WINDSHIELD DUSTY AND WIPERBLADES DIRTY.

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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A4 GVY is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 A4 GVY, 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 A4 GVY registered?

A4 GVY is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 June 1993.

Is A4 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 GVY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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