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K458 ACK

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,403 mi
Last recorded39,403 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK458 ACK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 39,403 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 39,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 39,338 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 39,328 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,297 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 39,295 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended Won’t recoil (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 39,274 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,240 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,219 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 39,108 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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K458 ACK is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K458 ACK, 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 K458 ACK?

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What year was K458 ACK registered?

K458 ACK is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K458 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K458 ACK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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