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K300 PJA

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,898 mi
Last recorded30,898 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK300 PJA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 30,898 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 30,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 29,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 28,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 28,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 27,682 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 25,890 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 25,600 miles

Front discs corroded on inner face

No rear number plate light fitted from new

Rear discs corroded on inner face

light switches not properly secure

Pass 23 May 2014 25,573 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2013 25,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 25,268 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,165 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Rear differential oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 24,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hand brake has slight movement side to side

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder slight leak

Pass 22 May 2009 21,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 May 2009 21,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,294 miles

engine oil leak

rear differential oil leak

Pass 19 May 2007 20,171 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 20,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2006 19,853 miles

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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K300 PJA is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K300 PJA, 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 K300 PJA registered?

K300 PJA is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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