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K51 SLO

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,601 mi
Last recorded81,601 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK51 SLO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 81,601 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 81,311 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 80,576 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 80,562 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,212 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,101 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 80,080 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre perished.

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,573 miles

tyres perished on sidewalls.

surface corrosion to chassis.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 79,569 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Centre Rear propshaft bolts loose

all tyres have signs of ageing

coolant leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 79,191 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 77,370 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 73,463 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 67,984 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 67,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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K51 SLO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K51 SLO, 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 K51 SLO registered?

K51 SLO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K51 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K51 SLO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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