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TV02 RRR

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,621 mi
Last recorded41,621 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTV02 RRR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 41,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 36,815 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 36,809 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 32,585 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 28,600 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 24,461 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 20,571 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,412 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower many suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 20,412 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe connected to chassis at rear requires refitting and cleaning (1.1.11 (c))

many suspension and brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 20,412 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,727 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2010 16,727 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,281 miles

n/s/f upper suspension arm corroding

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2009 15,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f upper suspension arm corroding

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,833 miles

floor at one of the o/s seat mountings cracked

n/s/f upper suspension arm corroding

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2007 12,907 miles

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2006 11,222 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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TV02 RRR is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TV02 RRR, 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 TV02 RRR registered?

TV02 RRR is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 June 2002.

Is TV02 RRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for TV02 RRR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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