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K500 RSL

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,998 mi
Last recorded72,998 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 RSL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 72,998 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 72,998 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,687 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,300 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 80,068 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2014 80,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wipers smear

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads look worn low

speedometer not illuminating

vehicle components corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,285 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 77,864 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 77,864 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,091 miles

exhaust noisy

rear fuel pipes loose

Fail 25 Aug 2010 73,079 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

front and n/s/r shock-absorbers soft

main beam tell tale lamp inoperative

rear fuel pipes insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2009 68,825 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

strong advise n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,553 miles

strong advise both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,258 miles

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

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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K500 RSL is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K500 RSL, 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 K500 RSL registered?

K500 RSL is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 April 1993.

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