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K651 SBY

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,427 mi
Last recorded75,427 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK651 SBY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,427 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack feels notchy is operation.

Fail 16 Aug 2018 75,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack feels notchy is operation.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 75,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMPS DETERIORATED

Fail 24 May 2017 75,195 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute stuck on (1.4.A.2g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,191 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,188 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 75,188 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,187 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,187 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,178 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 75,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

bad oil/leak oil/presure switch was advised last year

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,174 miles

rear no/plate back ground chequered

slight drag o/s/r

Fail 30 Mar 2009 75,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,173 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,173 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 75,173 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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K651 SBY is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K651 SBY, 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 K651 SBY registered?

K651 SBY is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K651 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K651 SBY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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