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K42 SLO

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 SLO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018
Fail 14 Jun 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2016
Fail 5 Sep 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear Nearside rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2015
Fail 26 Aug 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 8 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 5 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,676 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2009 16,676 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 12,775 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 12,775 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 73,483 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

wipers not parking correctly

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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K42 SLO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K42 SLO, 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 K42 SLO registered?

K42 SLO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 July 1993.

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