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7892 AZ

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

20,830 mi
Last recorded20,830 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7892 AZ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 20,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 20,317 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 19,745 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 19,484 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 19,315 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose bonnet hinge bolt loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet hinge (3.1 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 18,956 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet hinge (3.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 18,794 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,943 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 17,943 miles

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 17,800 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 17,003 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 16,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 16,252 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,446 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 14,620 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,741 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 13,574 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 12,864 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 11,428 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 9,198 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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7892 AZ is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 31,419 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 7892 AZ, 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 24 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 7892 AZ registered?

7892 AZ is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 5 October 2002.

Is 7892 AZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7892 AZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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