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K614 EMO

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

7,486 mi
Last recorded7,486 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK614 EMO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 7,486 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 16,839 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 16,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 13,183 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 13,135 miles

Emissions not tested overheated during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 13,107 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 13,081 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 9,079 miles

Offside Rear possible dry wheel bearing

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2014 4,710 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 3,553 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 3,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 2,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 2,018 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 86 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,066 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,295 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 17,207 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 17,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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K614 EMO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K614 EMO, 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 K614 EMO registered?

K614 EMO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K614 EMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K614 EMO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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