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AO51 HGP

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,124 mi
Last recorded34,124 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 HGP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 34,124 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 33,955 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 33,423 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 32,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 31,404 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 30,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,410 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,399 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,713 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 23,713 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,430 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 20,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 17,198 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 17,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 12,266 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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AO51 HGP is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO51 HGP, 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

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What year was AO51 HGP registered?

AO51 HGP is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is AO51 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 HGP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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