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FA51 YWX

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,279 mi
Last recorded46,279 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YWX
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 46,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 45,758 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 45,758 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 45,476 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 45,297 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 45,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 44,758 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 44,756 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 44,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak at front of engine

both front tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 25 Apr 2018 43,856 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion middle of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak at front of engine

both front tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,655 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

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

Signs of oil leaks around engine area

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,454 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 43,072 miles

Oil residue over front & rear chassis and suspension

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,705 miles

front tyres cracking in tread

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,575 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,615 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 40,204 miles

Handbrake tight reccomend adjustment

NS washer jet not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Signs of oil leaks both rear hubs

Wiper arms/motor sprained

Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,554 miles

Both front upper ball joint rubber boots deteriorated and loose

Both headlamp beam images very weak

Both offside front/rear and nearside rear upper wishbones slightly corroded

Both rear outer cv joint boxes damp

Both track rod end rubber boots holed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Fail 12 Jan 2009 35,554 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front upper ball joint rubber boots deteriorated and loose

Both headlamp beam images very weak

Both offside front/rear and nearside rear upper wishbones slightly corroded

Both rear outer cv joint boxes damp

Both track rod end rubber boots holed

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer jet inoperative

Pass 29 Jan 2008 31,915 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 31,915 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake disks have surface corrosion

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside rear hub seals damp

various minor oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,501 miles

Drivers door has an intermittant latching problem

Oil leak

Rear brakes have a 25% inbalance

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,398 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 19,398 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FA51 YWX is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FA51 YWX, 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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FA51 YWX is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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