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K40 OOF

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,576 mi
Last recorded55,576 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 OOF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,576 miles

both lower suspension arms corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2016 55,533 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 55,533 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outrigger at front corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately outrigger corroded & holed close to prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

all tyres old

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,533 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 55,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,488 miles

hazard light cover missing

light switches incorrectly marked

no inside handles for front doors fitted from new

Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,426 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 53,673 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 53,553 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 52,168 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 47,702 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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K40 OOF is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K40 OOF, 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 K40 OOF registered?

K40 OOF is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K40 OOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 OOF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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