£8,938
1993 TVR Chimaera 400
United Kingdom • 21 Jun 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1993 TVR Chimaera 400, finished in dark Blue, features a cream and blue interior. It's powered by a 3,952cc Rover V8 engine and has a mileage of 60,289, supported by its history file, recent service, and multiple MOTs.
Condition
6
The car shows just 60,289 miles which is supported by the accompanying history file which includes the V5C recording eight former keepers to our local vendor, the owner’s handbook and service section with one at 60,024 miles in November 2022by Fernhurst Motor Co. TVR specialist along with accompanying purchase invoice for the car at the same time, at least 12 old MOTs and a selection of invoices including replacement rear brake pads in January 2023, new Yuassa battery in Feb 2023, new alternator in 2021, brake master cylinder, HT leads and dizzy cap in 2019. We also find some images of what look to be the chassis being restored by RTR TVR specialists of Yorkshire although these are undated. The current MOT is valid until May 2023 and recorded only one advisory.
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Manual
Transmission:
SDLDCC4P1PC011276
Chassis No:
Odometer:
60,289 miles
K836RLW
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Earlier 4.0 V8 Chim' in an attractive colour scheme showing just 60,289 miles; fresh MOT Dating from may 1993, this earlier MkI TVR Chimaera 400 is finished in dark Blue with matching blue Mohair hood with Targa top and sits on its original 16” five-spoke alloy wheels.
Under the bonnet sits a fuel injected 3,952cc Rover V8 engine which developed 240bhp and 366NM of torque when delivered, driving the rear wheels via five-speed LT77 manual transmission and offering a 0-60mph dash in just 5.1 seconds and top speed of 152mph which is pretty good for what was considered the ‘entry model Chimaera’.
Inside, we find an inviting two-tone interior with cream seats and blue/cream centre console and door cards with retrofit aluminium dash trim, electric windows, power steering and the clever central door release knob.
The car shows just 60,289 miles which is supported by the accompanying history file which includes the V5C recording eight former keepers to our local vendor, the owne...
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£32,480
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 06 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
60,302 miles
Registration Date
1993-05-06
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 07 2025 with 60,302 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Failed
On Mar 05 2025 with 60,300 miles
There were 3 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Minor:
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Passed
On May 09 2023 with 60,244 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 03 2022 with 60,031 miles
Passed
On Sep 25 2021 with 59,982 miles
Passed
On Sep 20 2019 with 58,809 miles
Passed
On Sep 28 2018 with 58,801 miles
Passed
On Apr 22 2017 with 58,000 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
Passed
On Apr 16 2016 with 58,785 miles
Passed
On Apr 10 2015 with 58,751 miles
Passed
On Apr 12 2014 with 58,723 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed
On Apr 05 2013 with 58,700 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Entered:
- Slight play in N/S inner rack joint
Passed
On Apr 14 2012 with 58,647 miles
Passed
On Apr 14 2011 with 57,800 miles
Passed
On Apr 20 2010 with 56,932 miles
Failed
On Jun 24 2009 with 56,406 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Steering wheel retaining device missing (2.1.6)
Advisory:
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed
On Oct 19 2007 with 56,782 miles
Passed
On Aug 12 2006 with 56,282 miles
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