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L491 KSF

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,800 mi
Last recorded48,800 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 KSF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 48,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,514 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 48,330 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 48,325 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking Steering box / Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,988 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,531 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,891 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,821 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,470 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 44,461 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both due to being insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 44,458 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 44,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,824 miles
Fail 24 May 2013

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,475 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 41,725 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 23 Mar 2010 39,379 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 39,365 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 35,714 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 30,998 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,290 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 27,290 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,263 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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L491 KSF is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L491 KSF, 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

How do I check the history of L491 KSF?

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What year was L491 KSF registered?

L491 KSF is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L491 KSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L491 KSF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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