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H18 HNY

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,651 mi
Last recorded65,651 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 HNY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 65,651 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 65,457 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 65,321 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,993 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 64,904 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,660 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,383 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,067 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 63,343 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,109 miles

reverse light inoperative

Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,480 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 61,833 miles

reverse light inoperative

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 60,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake hose running very near to spring

Pass 19 Mar 2011 60,030 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 59,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,166 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,660 miles

reverse light inoperative

Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,302 miles

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Mar 2007 57,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 18 Nov 2005 56,435 miles

Rear tyre treads splitting

Reverse light inoperative

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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H18 HNY is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 H18 HNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H18 HNY registered?

H18 HNY is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 September 1993.

Is H18 HNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 HNY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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