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K839 RLW

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,219 mi
Last recorded57,219 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK839 RLW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 57,219 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 56,964 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,292 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 56,292 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,751 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 17 Aug 2010 54,751 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,654 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

diff oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2009 53,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

diff oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both engine mounts perished

front dampers close to bump stops.

running hot

Pass 5 Jul 2006 49,603 miles

Hazzard warning switch slightly loose

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 49,603 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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K839 RLW is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K839 RLW, 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 K839 RLW registered?

K839 RLW is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K839 RLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K839 RLW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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