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K477 LFM

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,392 mi
Last recorded38,392 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK477 LFM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,392 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 38,349 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s washer pipe split

Fail 3 Jul 2010 38,324 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s washer pipe split

Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,838 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rubber fuel pipe perished

Fail 16 Jun 2008 35,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rubber fuel pipe badly perished but not leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2008 35,814 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rubber fuel pipe badly perished but not leaking

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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K477 LFM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K477 LFM, 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

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What year was K477 LFM registered?

K477 LFM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K477 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K477 LFM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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