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G8 PAA

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,299 mi
Last recorded47,299 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 PAA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 47,299 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 47,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Rubber fuel pipe deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2024 46,793 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 46,495 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 45,995 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 45,338 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,118 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 43,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 42,865 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 40,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,731 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 39,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Upper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,006 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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 38,572 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 37,905 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2009 36,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,525 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,763 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 34,011 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 34,011 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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G8 PAA is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G8 PAA, 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 G8 PAA registered?

G8 PAA is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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