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E4 TYU

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,295 mi
Last recorded75,295 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 TYU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 75,295 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,141 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,828 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 74,371 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 73,824 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 69,468 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,010 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 69,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,088 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 68,071 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,103 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,287 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)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,091 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

minor chip in zone b

minor oil leak on rear hubs

Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,061 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

minor chip in zone b

minor oil leak on rear hubs

Pass 20 Jan 2009 62,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox damp with oil

nearside and offside chassis outriggers surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear chassis surface corrosion

nearside headlight reflector discolouring

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 12 Sep 2007 62,507 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 62,507 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 61,823 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 61,823 miles

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

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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E4 TYU is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E4 TYU, 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 E4 TYU registered?

E4 TYU is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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