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K631 DNM

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,981 mi
Last recorded47,981 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK631 DNM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 47,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,627 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 47,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,414 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,263 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,825 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 46,812 miles

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,401 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 44,453 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,100 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,449 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,083 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 46,072 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,604 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 37,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,362 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 37,353 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 37,353 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,891 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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K631 DNM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K631 DNM, 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 K631 DNM registered?

K631 DNM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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