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K859 KYG

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,808 mi
Last recorded74,808 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK859 KYG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 74,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,765 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,400 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,399 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,399 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,399 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 59,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,399 miles

Front headlamps :- both reflectors in poor condition resulting in poor headlamp patterns .

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,399 miles

both head lamps poor beam pattern , reflectors poor

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,388 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 58,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 59,388 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,300 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 59,300 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,300 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 59,300 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,172 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,149 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2008 59,149 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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K859 KYG is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K859 KYG, 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 K859 KYG?

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What year was K859 KYG registered?

K859 KYG is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 April 1993.

Is K859 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K859 KYG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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