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K53 SLO

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,822 mi
Last recorded30,822 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK53 SLO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 30,770 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,608 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 30,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2017 30,438 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 30,317 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 wishbone (2.4.G.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jun 2014 30,178 miles

front both sides wishbone bushers plate corroded.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2013 30,043 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot support strut weak

Pass 30 May 2013 30,043 miles

boot support strut weak

Pass 18 May 2012 29,852 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,147 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,772 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 28,305 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 28,305 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 28,188 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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K53 SLO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K53 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.

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What year was K53 SLO registered?

K53 SLO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 4 June 1993.

Is K53 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K53 SLO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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