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RK05 BYD

2005 Tvr Sagaris

Silver Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,530 mi
Last recorded16,530 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Tvr Sagaris23,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 BYD
MakeTvr
ModelSagaris
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 16,530 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 16,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2012 16,153 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 16,153 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 14,977 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 14,350 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 14,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 14,184 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 6,626 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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RK05 BYD is a 2005 Tvr Sagaris in Silver with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK05 BYD, 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 RK05 BYD registered?

RK05 BYD is a 2005 Tvr Sagaris, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is RK05 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 BYD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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