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K647 VPG

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,550 mi
Last recorded57,550 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK647 VPG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 57,451 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 57,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,953 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 56,782 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 56,620 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,429 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,227 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,922 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,631 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,356 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,173 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,952 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,865 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,391 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 54,184 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 53,566 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 51,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear hub oil seals leak - not contaminating brakes presently

Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,064 miles

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear hub oil seals leak - not contaminating brakes presently

Pass 12 Sep 2005 49,145 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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K647 VPG is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 K647 VPG, 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 K647 VPG registered?

K647 VPG is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 19 June 1993.

Is K647 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K647 VPG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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