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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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Front grille insecure
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion on chassis tubes
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
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)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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.
advisory.handbrake afficiency on minimum 16%.advise attention.
advisory.suspect slight stiffness through steering lock.advise attention.
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
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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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