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RX05 XLU

2005 Tvr Sagaris

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

41,457 mi
Last recorded41,457 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Tvr Sagaris23,263 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 XLU
MakeTvr
ModelSagaris
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 41,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 41,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 40,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 40,232 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 39,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 39,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 37,043 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,195 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,829 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 33,818 miles

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 31,191 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 31,181 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 27,805 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 27,803 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,585 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 26,003 miles
Pass 28 May 2012

hand brake high, brake pedal heavy

Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 23,125 miles

vehicle fitted with low front spoiler kit

Fail 26 Jun 2010 23,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle fitted with low front spoiler kit

Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,832 miles

slight blow from behind cat

Fail 23 Jun 2009 21,832 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

slight blow from behind cat

Pass 20 May 2008 18,779 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)

n/s/f tyre splitting on inside wall

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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RX05 XLU is a 2005 Tvr Sagaris in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RX05 XLU, 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 RX05 XLU registered?

RX05 XLU is a 2005 Tvr Sagaris, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is RX05 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 XLU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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