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J3 AKU

2005 Tvr Sagaris

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,985 mi
Last recorded23,985 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Tvr Sagaris23,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 AKU
MakeTvr
ModelSagaris
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 23,985 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 23,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 23,566 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,917 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 21,323 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 21,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 21,301 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

pedal box very corroded.

Pass 22 May 2014 20,391 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 20,390 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 17,547 miles

Slight play detected at nearside front wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,511 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,338 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,278 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 14,124 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 12,790 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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J3 AKU is a 2005 Tvr Sagaris in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J3 AKU, 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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J3 AKU is a 2005 Tvr Sagaris, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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