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T20 TVR

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,358 mi
Last recorded49,358 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 49,358 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 48,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 45,695 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,481 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,404 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 36,404 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,892 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,095 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,351 miles

Front number plate changed, as original has 2.5" †digits.

Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,977 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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T20 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T20 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.

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What year was T20 TVR registered?

T20 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is T20 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T20 TVR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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