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K44 AFS

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,747 mi
Last recorded50,747 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 AFS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,592cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,747 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 50,585 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,485 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 50,332 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,581 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 49,518 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers do not stop in park position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 49,428 miles

Surface rust on suspension and frame

Wipers smearing

Fail 5 May 2017 49,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Surface rust on suspension and frame

Wipers smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,725 miles

Front tyres perished

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,567 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,673 miles

nearside front wishbone corroded

rear outriggers corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,411 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wishbone starting to rust

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear chassis startimg to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,238 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 46,238 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,914 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 45,914 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 45,731 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 45,731 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,202 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 43,202 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 40,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2005 40,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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K44 AFS is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K44 AFS, 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 K44 AFS registered?

K44 AFS is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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