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K49 SLO

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,495 mi
Last recorded44,495 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK49 SLO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 44,495 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,403 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 44,393 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 44,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in outer side wall

Fail 29 Jun 2017 44,124 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in outer side wall

Fail 9 Apr 2014 44,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 May 2013 44,107 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to /s/f outer tyre sidewall.

no boot lock.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 44,107 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

damage to /s/f outer tyre sidewall.

no boot lock.

reverse light stays on.

Pass 13 May 2011 44,050 miles

condition of chassis frame

Fail 13 May 2011 44,050 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

condition of chassis frame

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condition of chassis

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,851 miles

condition of chassis

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,427 miles

nearside mirror body insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,265 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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K49 SLO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K49 SLO, 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 K49 SLO?

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What year was K49 SLO registered?

K49 SLO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 June 1993.

Is K49 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K49 SLO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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