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K869 UPR

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,251 mi
Last recorded101,251 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 UPR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 101,251 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,190 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,135 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,994 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,897 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 100,504 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,924 miles

ns front body mount starting to corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,883 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot lid retaining strut weak - not holding boot lid

both rear tyres wearing close to 2mm wear markers

oil leak on differential

wipers not parking

Fail 10 Feb 2015 98,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

boot lid retaining strut weak - not holding boot lid

both rear tyres wearing close to 2mm wear markers

oil leak on differential

Pass 7 Jan 2014 98,883 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 98,883 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 97,249 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges & cracking in tread

slight play in steering rack

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,249 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on edges & cracking in tread

slight play in steering rack

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 19 Mar 2009 95,147 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 95,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 92,923 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 85,045 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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K869 UPR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K869 UPR, 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 K869 UPR registered?

K869 UPR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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