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K448 APC

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,147 mi
Last recorded55,147 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK448 APC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 55,147 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 53,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,867 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 53,847 miles

battery loose

handbrake only just met min performance figures

Fail 25 Jul 2011 53,847 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

battery loose

Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,687 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2005 53,583 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 53,583 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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K448 APC is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K448 APC, 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 K448 APC?

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What year was K448 APC registered?

K448 APC is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 June 1993.

Is K448 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K448 APC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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