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K400 CDW

1995 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,280 mi
Last recorded123,280 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Chimaera56,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 CDW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,280 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,500 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 89,102 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 87,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 84,809 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 81,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 80,613 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,989 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 76,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,625 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 71,512 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,191 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,468 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,838 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 62,000 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 62,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 59,905 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 59,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 56,849 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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K400 CDW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 56,913 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 K400 CDW, 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 31 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K400 CDW registered?

K400 CDW is a 1995 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 September 1995.

Is K400 CDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K400 CDW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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