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K14 JFJ

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,637 mi
Last recorded59,637 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 JFJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 59,637 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,637 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 59,637 miles

Exhaust system insecure tailpipes exiting centre silencers where clamped (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 59,635 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 59,619 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 59,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,652 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 58,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 53,884 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 53,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 53,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,200 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,900 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 May 2009 49,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 49,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 May 2008 44,689 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,666 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 36,996 miles

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

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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K14 JFJ 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 61.1%.

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 K14 JFJ, 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.

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What year was K14 JFJ registered?

K14 JFJ is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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