MOT Status
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50,015 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
O/S rear hub area has oil contamination.
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A5 HFG is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Yellow with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,872 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 Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 HFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A5 HFG registered?
A5 HFG is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 9 June 1997.
Is A5 HFG safe to buy?
The MOT history for A5 HFG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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