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V8 CTH

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,060 mi
Last recorded47,060 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 CTH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 47,060 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 46,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,871 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 44,982 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 44,975 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,908 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,298 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 43,298 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 43,100 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 42,961 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 42,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,728 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 42,722 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 May 2014 40,172 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,333 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,095 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 33,689 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,958 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 19,449 miles

N/s aim on upper limit

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,201 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 15,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,262 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 11,783 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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V8 CTH is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V8 CTH, 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 V8 CTH registered?

V8 CTH is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is V8 CTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 CTH shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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