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L177 SVF

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,836 mi
Last recorded45,836 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL177 SVF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 45,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,361 miles

both front top suspension arm inner rear bushes worn

Fail 26 Jun 2023 45,361 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

both front top suspension arm inner rear bushes worn

Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,900 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 44,596 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 44,190 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,855 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,053 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,352 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 34,451 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 34,410 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,978 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 26,177 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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L177 SVF is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L177 SVF, 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 L177 SVF registered?

L177 SVF is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L177 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L177 SVF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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