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K86 DPP

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,268 mi
Last recorded53,268 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK86 DPP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 53,268 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,054 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,176 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,879 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 49,870 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 49,815 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,813 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 49,813 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 49,809 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 49,809 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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K86 DPP is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K86 DPP, 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 K86 DPP registered?

K86 DPP is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K86 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K86 DPP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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