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K167 DCF

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

54,836 mi
Last recorded54,836 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK167 DCF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 54,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 1x driveshaft bolt missing

Pass 12 Apr 2023 54,525 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 54,566 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 54,057 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 54,039 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 53,371 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 53,366 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 52,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 51,590 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 51,585 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,460 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 50,912 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 50,909 miles

All position lamps not working all lights not working unless the fog light is switched on (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer control missing stalk snapped (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing wiper stalk snapped (8.2.1a)

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 27 Jun 2016 49,958 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 10 Jun 2016 49,949 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 29 May 2015 48,347 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 48,342 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,759 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Offside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Fail 4 Jun 2014 47,753 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Offside front tyre 2mm on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,210 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,705 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,370 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,367 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,697 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 43,692 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,704 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 42,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,604 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 42,601 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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K167 DCF is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 K167 DCF, 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 K167 DCF registered?

K167 DCF is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is K167 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K167 DCF shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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