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K584 FAW

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

32,902 mi
Last recorded32,902 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK584 FAW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 32,902 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 32,902 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 32,137 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 32,137 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2009 31,420 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2009 31,420 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,420 miles

nearside and offside engine mount rubber slightly cracking gearbox mounts cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2007 29,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 28,962 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

horn button sticks

Pass 18 Jan 2006 24,657 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 24,657 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.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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K584 FAW is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K584 FAW, 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 K584 FAW?

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What year was K584 FAW registered?

K584 FAW is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 20 May 1993.

Is K584 FAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K584 FAW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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