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K949 FYT

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,895 mi
Last recorded88,895 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK949 FYT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,895 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 88,647 miles

minor oil weep (rear diff)

minor oil weep (sump)

Pass 9 May 2024 88,251 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 87,346 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all tyres perished in tread

various oil weeps

Pass 9 Jul 2021 86,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 86,036 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black plate before jan 1980 (0.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black plate before Jan 1980 (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Back lit (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 85,834 miles

Number plate lights

Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,831 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 85,830 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,785 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,402 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,723 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 83,722 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,303 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)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2007 78,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,333 miles

both front tyres are worn and perished 205/55/15 and both rear tyres are low on tread 225/50/16

slight play in steering rack

slight runout in front brake disks

Fail 20 Jul 2006 75,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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K949 FYT is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K949 FYT, 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 K949 FYT registered?

K949 FYT is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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