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SPH 105

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,599 mi
Last recorded35,599 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPH 105
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 35,599 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 30,360 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 23,549 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 23,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 23,367 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 23,149 miles

Nearside play in rack arm

Pass 8 Apr 2019

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 22,109 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 21,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,581 miles

parking brake only just reaches required efficiency

slight movement n/s steering rack arm joint

Pass 6 May 2015 21,238 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 20,189 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,345 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 18,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,667 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010
Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,599 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 16,078 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,394 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 15,130 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 14,926 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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SPH 105 is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPH 105, 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 SPH 105 registered?

SPH 105 is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 June 1993.

Is SPH 105 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPH 105 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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