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K891 BNA

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,127 mi
Last recorded60,127 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK891 BNA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 60,127 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 59,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear suspension components corroding and flaking / solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security General corrosion in parts to front and rear chassis / all solid / heavily wax oil front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 58,523 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Various suspension components surface corroding all solid (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in pinion to steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody and chassis frame work heavily wax oiled front to rear

Pass 21 Jan 2023 57,628 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 56,656 miles

Underbody front to back heavily wax oiled

Fail 2 Dec 2021 56,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody front to back heavily wax oiled

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,117 miles

Underbody heavily wax oiled front to back

Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,927 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 54,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 53,358 miles

parking brake just met required limit

Fail 23 Nov 2018 53,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,163 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view insecure (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,471 miles

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

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2011 51,382 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 51,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,981 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,769 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 45,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 43,801 miles

wiper motor connections in poor condition requires new plug

Fail 18 Oct 2007 43,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,865 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 42,865 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 41,499 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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K891 BNA is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K891 BNA, 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 K891 BNA registered?

K891 BNA is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 April 1993.

Is K891 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K891 BNA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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