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K401 EGM

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,628 mi
Last recorded81,628 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK401 EGM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,628 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,811 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 78,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,804 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 76,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

disc's in poor condition.

lots of surface rust on underside.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,905 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 74,904 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 74,900 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 74,879 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

all brake discs rusty

condensation in rear lights

n/s/r body mount rusted out

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,830 miles

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

center chassis rusty

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2006 73,653 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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K401 EGM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K401 EGM, 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 K401 EGM registered?

K401 EGM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 June 1993.

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