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Y24 TVR

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

63,414 mi
Last recorded63,414 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY24 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 63,414 miles

Rear fuel hoses perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2025 62,993 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 62,969 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 62,969 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 62,938 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 62,551 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,390 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,346 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 60,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 16 Jun 2016 59,784 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 57,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 54,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 54,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake cables are chafed and corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,886 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

auxiliary drive belts are perishing

offside headlamp dipped beam image has no kick up

rear brake imbalance is over 30% (offside rear brake is binding slightly)

windscreen wipers are smearing slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2011 47,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

brake pipes cable tied

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,227 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes cable tied

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,147 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 44,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,491 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 35,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,419 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 31,389 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2007 29,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,238 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 22,043 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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Y24 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y24 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 Y24 TVR registered?

Y24 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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