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AN02 TVR

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,386 mi
Last recorded75,386 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN02 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,386 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 73,801 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,083 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,998 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 71,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,270 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 71,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 71,249 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 71,077 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,823 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 70,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,507 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,017 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,624 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 56,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 47,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 43,927 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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AN02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AN02 TVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AN02 TVR?

You can check the full history of AN02 TVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AN02 TVR registered?

AN02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AN02 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN02 TVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AN02 TVR have outstanding finance?

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