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UK02 TVR

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

50,545 mi
Last recorded50,545 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK02 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,545 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 49,906 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,427 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 47,247 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 46,942 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,502 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 46,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 45,710 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 45,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 45,136 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 43,999 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 40,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,521 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 39,511 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,051 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,339 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,198 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,671 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,201 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 31,196 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,991 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear driveshaft gaiters perishing

Fail 2 Jun 2009 26,588 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

fuel pipes starting to perish

Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,588 miles

fuel pipes starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,334 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,768 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 226,324 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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UK02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 UK02 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 UK02 TVR registered?

UK02 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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