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K105 SLX

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,647 mi
Last recorded74,647 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK105 SLX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 74,647 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,547 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 72,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 71,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,249 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 71,207 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Obviously... (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 71,107 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 71,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 70,738 miles

Temporary repair to offside wing mirror

rear pads low

Fail 5 Nov 2016 70,737 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2056015 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

rear pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2015 68,313 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON THE EDGE

O/S INSIDE JOINT ON STEERING RACK WORN

Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,313 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON THE EDGE

O/S INSIDE JOINT ON STEERING RACK WORN

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 67,306 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 66,515 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 66,515 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 65,864 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 65,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 65,148 miles

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

offside steering rack slight movement

Pass 2 May 2006 64,194 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside steering rack inner joint execive movement

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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K105 SLX is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K105 SLX, 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 K105 SLX registered?

K105 SLX is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K105 SLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K105 SLX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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