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L223 LBE

1994 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

13,445 mi
Last recorded13,445 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith48,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL223 LBE
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 13,445 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 13,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 13,335 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 12,921 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 12,713 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 12,370 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,336 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 12,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 12,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front tyres wearing edges,

Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,882 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres wearing edges,underside surface corosion,o/s/f caliper slight binding.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,461 miles

All shocks weak. front tyre inner edges worn. slight play in upper front ball joints. chassis surface corrosion .

front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2009 10,280 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,243 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 9,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all rear suspenion arm bushes has slight movement

offside rack gaiter boot twisted

Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,023 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 8,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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L223 LBE is a 1994 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 48,609 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L223 LBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L223 LBE is a 1994 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L223 LBE safe to buy?

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