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K33 GRF

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,200 mi
Last recorded28,200 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 28,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 27,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 27,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 27,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,048 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 27,041 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rest of chassis corroded

slight bind on front nearside wheel

Pass 20 May 2011 26,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr wheel brg has slight grease leak

steering rack has slight lift at each end

Fail 20 May 2011 26,668 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr wheel brg has slight grease leak

steering rack has slight lift at each end

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,401 miles

handbrake cables starting to deteriorate on the outer cables

stne chip on windscreen.

Fail 10 Apr 2010 25,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake cable outer covers split/ seperating

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,113 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 25,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 24,614 miles

nsr hub oil leak

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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K33 GRF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 K33 GRF, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K33 GRF registered?

K33 GRF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 25 November 1994.

Is K33 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K33 GRF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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