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B29 TVR

2005 Tvr Sagaris

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

251,429 mi
Last recorded251,429 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Tvr Sagaris23,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelSagaris
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 251,429 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 238,986 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 227,145 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 220,182 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))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 220,179 miles

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

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 20 Jul 2021 212,483 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 212,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 209,551 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 199,329 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 199,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 189,902 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 178,564 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 161,554 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 143,971 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - advise front wheel alignment check

Pass 10 Jan 2014 127,957 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 127,957 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 110,250 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2012 96,128 miles

slight oil leak from diff

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Feb 2012 76,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake discs starting to rust

brake pads not visualy checked

nearside front tyreworn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn to tread bars

offside rear tyre starting to weep

slight oil leak from diff

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Feb 2011 78,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake discs starting to rust and wear

brake pads not checked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 78,958 miles

brake discs starting to rust and wear

brake pads not checked

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,325 miles

oil leak from differential pinion seal

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 8 Feb 2010 60,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from differential pinion seal

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,358 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,089 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Sagaris?

Based on 2,859 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
931
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 61
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 49
Headlamp aim too high 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
Stop lamp not working 23
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B29 TVR is a 2005 Tvr Sagaris in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Tvr Sagaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 23,263 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 Sagaris fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B29 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Sagaris typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Tvr Sagaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B29 TVR registered?

B29 TVR is a 2005 Tvr Sagaris, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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