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K426 RLE

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,849 mi
Last recorded66,849 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK426 RLE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 May 2024 66,849 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 66,842 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 66,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 66,802 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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K426 RLE is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K426 RLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K426 RLE?

You can check the full history of K426 RLE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K426 RLE registered?

K426 RLE is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K426 RLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K426 RLE shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K426 RLE have outstanding finance?

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