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K408 XFK

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,031 mi
Last recorded87,031 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 XFK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 87,031 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside + offside ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front, upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 86,847 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 86,436 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Slight play in steering rack / slight notchy in operation of lock to lock

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,235 miles

Chassis outriggers have light corrosion

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering on lock to lock has slight tight spots

Pass 17 Jun 2021 85,836 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 85,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when on full left lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources requires a backlit registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,699 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,159 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 83,382 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,661 miles

Front grille insecure

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,115 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,100 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,537 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 81,519 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,596 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,878 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,795 miles

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

slight corrosion on chassis tubes

Fail 22 Jun 2011 75,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight corrosion on chassis tubes

Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,963 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 62,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 56,382 miles

advisory.both front lower suspension arms rusted.advise attention.

advisory.both front tyres worn low on inner shoulder.

advisory.slight stiffness noted through steering lock to lock.advise attention.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 55,987 miles

advisory.handbrake afficiency on minimum 16%.advise attention.

advisory.suspect slight stiffness through steering lock.advise attention.

Pass 11 May 2006 55,104 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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K408 XFK is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K408 XFK, 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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K408 XFK is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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