1993 · 31 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1993 Tvr Chimaera MOT pass rate and common faults

110 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 67.5% for all cars the same age.

121Well above average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 110 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.6%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high3.6%
  4. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.7%
  5. Stop lamp: all not working2.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  7. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.8%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working1.8%
  10. Main beam tell-tale: not working1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics29.1%
  2. Emissions & leaks10.0%
  3. Brakes6.4%
  4. Steering6.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  6. Body & chassis3.6%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%
  3. Steering rack: has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted)2.7%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play2.7%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1993 Tvr Chimaera?

In 2024, 81.8% of 1993 Tvr Chimaera cars passed their MOT first time, across 110 tests. The average for all 31-year-old cars was 67.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1993 Tvr Chimaera?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1993 Tvr Chimaera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 121, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).