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L272 LBE

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,984 mi
Last recorded32,984 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL272 LBE
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 32,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 32,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 32,567 miles

brake hoses - in poor condition - all

slight oil leek from engine area

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2016 32,340 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 32,340 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 32,225 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 32,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,865 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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L272 LBE is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L272 LBE, 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 L272 LBE registered?

L272 LBE is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L272 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L272 LBE 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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