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L241 VLE

1993 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,266 mi
Last recorded64,266 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith 50047,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL241 VLE
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 64,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 61,971 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 61,971 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,100 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 60,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

alternator belt shredding

water pump drive belt excessively shredded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

chassis rails very rusty

offside tell tale light not operating, but is audible

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,226 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside headlight lenses misty

various areas of corrosion developing on chassis

Fail 8 Sep 2014 54,225 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dipped headlights have slight blue tint

various areas of corrosion developing on chassis

Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,032 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 52,306 miles

Front heat shield loose

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 52,306 miles

Front heat shield loose

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 52,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

slight corrosion on inner surfaces of front brake discs

slight play within steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 50,209 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,250 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,309 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,801 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 45,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (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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L241 VLE is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 L241 VLE, 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.

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What year was L241 VLE registered?

L241 VLE is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L241 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L241 VLE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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