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GX05 JLU

2005 Tvr Tamora

Multi-colour Petrol 3605cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,157 mi
Last recorded29,157 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Tvr Tamora27,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 JLU
MakeTvr
ModelTamora
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,605cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 29,157 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 29,157 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,898 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 28,897 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 28,827 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 28,825 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,329 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Slight play offside front rack arm

Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,063 miles

Emissions slow to come within limits

Front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,680 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 25,112 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroding

Rear pads getting low

Pass 13 May 2013 23,728 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inner edges

Emissions slow to come within limits

Offside steering rack boot split, still prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 10 May 2012 22,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 21,649 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,245 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 18,026 miles

Exhaust possibly noisy

N/s/f door difficult to open from outside

Pass 11 Jun 2008 15,447 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008

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

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

How Reliable is the Tvr Tamora?

Based on 4,941 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 86
Headlamp aim too high 69
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 52
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GX05 JLU is a 2005 Tvr Tamora in Multi-colour with a 3,605cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Tvr Tamora models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 27,247 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 Tamora fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX05 JLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tamora typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Tvr Tamora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GX05 JLU?

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What year was GX05 JLU registered?

GX05 JLU is a 2005 Tvr Tamora, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is GX05 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 JLU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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