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K348 SLD

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,540 mi
Last recorded59,540 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK348 SLD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 59,540 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc have slight rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff mist of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 59,390 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 59,226 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 59,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,601 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 57,973 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,491 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,486 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 57,486 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,482 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 56,141 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 4 Jan 2011 56,140 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Dec 2009 56,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wipers do not park

Fail 30 Dec 2009 56,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers do not park

Pass 21 May 2009 55,999 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 55,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S Front upper balljoint retaining bolts length.

Pass 1 Jul 2006 55,940 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 55,940 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 55,840 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door mirror cracked not affecting view

odometer not functioning

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2005 55,840 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door mirror glass cracked not affecting veiw

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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K348 SLD is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K348 SLD, 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 K348 SLD registered?

K348 SLD is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 June 1993.

Is K348 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K348 SLD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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