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K12 KYW

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,795 mi
Last recorded57,795 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 KYW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 57,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 57,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 57,669 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 57,622 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,537 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 57,423 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 57,219 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 56,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,120 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,241 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,669 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,748 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 48,731 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,605 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2012 47,379 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,308 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 47,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,267 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 45,091 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OSF top rear suspension arm corroding

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 45,082 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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K12 KYW is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 K12 KYW, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K12 KYW registered?

K12 KYW is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is K12 KYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 KYW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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