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K179 ODM

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,115 mi
Last recorded97,115 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 ODM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,115 miles

Chassis outriggers showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,900 miles

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 96,899 miles

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

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

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

Chassis showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 96,879 miles

Chassis condition poor

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension wishbones in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2021 96,306 miles

Chassis outriggers in poor condition

Slight corrosion to all front suspension wishbones

Slight play in NSF upper suspension wishbone bush

Steering rack gaiters in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,842 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 94,783 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion to all suspension wishbones

Surface corrosion to chassis areas

Pass 17 May 2018 93,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 93,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,065 miles

Exhaust centre rubber mounts perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 92,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,870 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 89,794 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 88,759 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,119 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 88,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 87,787 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 87,772 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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K179 ODM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc 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 K179 ODM, 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 K179 ODM registered?

K179 ODM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 June 1993.

Is K179 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K179 ODM 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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