MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
serious advise. both front tyres bald on insde
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
serious advise. both front tyres bald on insde
battery insecure
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
battery insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
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E385 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 E385 TVR, 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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How do I check the history of E385 TVR?
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What year was E385 TVR registered?
E385 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is E385 TVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for E385 TVR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does E385 TVR have outstanding finance?
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