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B19 GRF

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,864 mi
Last recorded42,864 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 42,864 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

n/s/r tyre just starting to get low inner edge

Pass 9 May 2014 42,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 Apr 2013 40,495 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 40,490 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)

Pass 4 May 2012 37,992 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all four discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,124 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 33,426 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 32,456 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,079 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 28,079 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.oil leaks on gearbox & differential †2.plastic pipe melted on r/h exhaust manifold †3.clip missing on o/s s/rack gaiter †4.slight play in s/rack †5.rear suspension wishbone bushes starting to wear †6.bonnet stay rod adrift

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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B19 GRF is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 B19 GRF, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B19 GRF registered?

B19 GRF is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is B19 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 GRF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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