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SJ51 EKV

2002 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,553 mi
Last recorded111,553 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Chimaera31,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 EKV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 111,553 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 117,555 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 109,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 106,464 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 104,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,703 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 101,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 99,781 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,572 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,131 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,463 miles

Rear brake pipes showing rust

Rear flexy brake hoses perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,372 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 51,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 51,897 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,050 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Space frame chassis is corroded but not excessively, protection recommended.

Pass 9 May 2012 41,335 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 31,409 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 31,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,211 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 137,045 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre has age cracks intread

Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,530 miles

all four tyres have cracks inbetween the tread

Fail 19 Oct 2006 11,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

all four tyres have cracks in tread

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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SJ51 EKV is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SJ51 EKV, 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 SJ51 EKV registered?

SJ51 EKV is a 2002 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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