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K144 XTT

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,119 mi
Last recorded79,119 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK144 XTT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 79,119 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,088 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 78,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 78,903 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 78,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,678 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,514 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 78,193 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,818 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 77,828 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 77,825 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,810 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 77,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 77,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 77,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 77,735 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 77,728 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 77,724 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 77,723 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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K144 XTT is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 K144 XTT, 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 K144 XTT registered?

K144 XTT is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 26 April 1993.

Is K144 XTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K144 XTT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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