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L161 XHY

1993 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,746 mi
Last recorded67,746 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith 50047,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 XHY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 67,746 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2010 65,783 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 65,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 65,783 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,971 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrossion present on chassis

Pass 30 Jun 2006 60,617 miles

both front coil springs corroded

nearside rear shockabsorber weeping

Pass 17 Jun 2005 57,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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L161 XHY is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 47,800 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 L161 XHY, 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 33 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 L161 XHY registered?

L161 XHY is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L161 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 XHY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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