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K252 XFX

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,561 mi
Last recorded63,561 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK252 XFX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 63,561 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 63,200 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 63,200 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm tension spring missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 63,045 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 62,362 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,915 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,511 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 60,511 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 59,520 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 57,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 57,302 miles

slight rusting in suspension arms and framework

Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,145 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 54,817 miles

REAR TYRES LOW ,

Pass 14 Jun 2013 52,365 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 52,343 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,154 miles

NO REVERSE LIGHTS WORKING , BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN , BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRELS CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 6 Jul 2010 51,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

NO REVERSE LIGHTS WORKING , BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN , BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRELS CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 17 Jul 2009 49,892 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 49,892 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT DISCS WORN , CORROSION IN ALL SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT AND REAR , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 May 2008 48,456 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS PITTED , TEMP REPAIR MADE TO STEERING RACK BOOT , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Pass 25 May 2007 45,860 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 45,860 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP AIM ON LOWER LIMMIT , FRONT DISCS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 22 May 2006 43,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ns repeater lamp lens missing

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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K252 XFX is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K252 XFX, 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 K252 XFX registered?

K252 XFX is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K252 XFX safe to buy?

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