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PW02 TVR

2003 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

26,573 mi
Last recorded26,573 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Chimaera21,710 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW02 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 26,573 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 25,557 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 24,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 23,658 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 21,710 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 18,311 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 18,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 16,224 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 12,707 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 12,702 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 9,608 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 9,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 9,567 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 9,556 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 9,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,316 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 9,316 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 8,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 8,442 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 8,442 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 7,188 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,124 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 7,124 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 7,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 6,974 miles

Oil leak

drivers door has a crack on inside panel

front tyres starting to crack

Fail 14 Apr 2009 6,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

drivers door has a crack on inside panel

front tyres starting to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2008 6,791 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 67,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 6,522 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 4,411 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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PW02 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 21,710 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 PW02 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 23 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PW02 TVR registered?

PW02 TVR is a 2003 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is PW02 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PW02 TVR shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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