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K939 TKJ

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Grey Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,405 mi
Last recorded99,405 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK939 TKJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 99,405 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 99,405 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 94,684 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 93,119 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 92,672 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,302 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,223 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,871 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 89,028 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis front mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 89,028 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis front mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis very rusty in places

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis very rusty in places

Pass 14 Nov 2016 88,758 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 88,758 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,674 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,607 miles

chassis & suspension arms have some areas of corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,525 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,298 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 87,231 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 87,231 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,449 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 81,135 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 81,135 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,618 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 78,618 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 77,340 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 76,919 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 75,274 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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K939 TKJ is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Grey with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 K939 TKJ, 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 K939 TKJ registered?

K939 TKJ is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K939 TKJ safe to buy?

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