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RG02 OMV

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,404 mi
Last recorded59,404 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 OMV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 59,404 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 58,626 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 57,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 57,257 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 51,642 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 51,190 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 49,946 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,445 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 48,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,769 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 46,830 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2013 43,296 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,716 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 34,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak rear axle

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,161 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,761 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 30,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 23,878 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 23,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

n/s/f road wheel inner edge marked

Pass 24 Feb 2006 17,312 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 17,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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RG02 OMV 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 RG02 OMV, 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 RG02 OMV registered?

RG02 OMV is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is RG02 OMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG02 OMV 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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