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HX51 ERY

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

26,165 mi
Last recorded26,165 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 ERY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 26,165 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 25,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 25,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 24,618 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 6 Apr 2021 23,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 22,309 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 21,058 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 19,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,116 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 11,556 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 10,011 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 9,665 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 9,203 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 8,242 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 82,425 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 7,624 miles

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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HX51 ERY is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 27,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX51 ERY, 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 25 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX51 ERY registered?

HX51 ERY is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 17 October 2001.

Is HX51 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 ERY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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