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K400 OCC

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,706 mi
Last recorded45,706 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 OCC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,698 miles

underneath of vehicle has been rustproofed.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,260 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,090 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,581 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 43,550 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 42,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,545 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 41,079 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 OCC is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K400 OCC, 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 K400 OCC registered?

K400 OCC is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K400 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K400 OCC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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