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H8 TVR

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,084 mi
Last recorded49,084 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 49,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 49,074 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

handbrake efforts low BORDERLINE

steering heavy

Fail 15 Jul 2023 49,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

handbrake efforts low BORDERLINE

steering heavy

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,070 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear in n/s steering rack end

Fail 26 Mar 2022 49,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight wear in n/s steering rack end

Pass 30 Mar 2021 49,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,064 miles

Average age related corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Apr 2018 49,064 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 49,041 miles

corrosion front and rear sub frames and suspension

corrosion on all of chassis/out riggers/cross members

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,246 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 9 May 2014 46,199 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 27 Mar 2013 44,153 miles

chassis and suspension components generally heavily corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,149 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

chassis and suspension components generally heavily corroding

front and rear discs inner surfaces corroding

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Feb 2012 43,686 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 42,872 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,673 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 40,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,116 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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H8 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H8 TVR, 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 H8 TVR registered?

H8 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 June 1993.

Is H8 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 TVR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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