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E8 AHD

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

35,000 mi
Last recorded35,000 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 AHD
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 35,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 34,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 33,997 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 33,012 miles

Offside Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 33,012 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 32,249 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 30,843 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 30,843 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 30,043 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 28,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,423 miles

both front indicator bulbs have discoloured

both rear antiroll bar link brackets have welded repairs

exhaust has welded repair

Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,309 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 27,309 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 27,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,025 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 19,471 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 19,471 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,321 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 19,314 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 18,539 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 18,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,667 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 12,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E8 AHD is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 E8 AHD, 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.

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What year was E8 AHD registered?

E8 AHD is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is E8 AHD safe to buy?

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