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K448 BWO

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,352 mi
Last recorded78,352 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK448 BWO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 78,016 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Wires hanging down in front of drivers pedals

Pass 19 Jun 2020 77,733 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 77,699 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 75,928 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,341 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,042 miles

nearside front tyre has nail/screw in tread area

Fail 21 Jun 2010 68,042 miles

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

nearside front tyre has nail/screw in tread area

Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs have minor corrosion

vehicle chassis could do with corrosion protection

Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs have minor corrosion

vehicle chassis could do with corrosion protection

Pass 28 May 2008 61,287 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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K448 BWO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K448 BWO, 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 K448 BWO registered?

K448 BWO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K448 BWO safe to buy?

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