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L399 HJB

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,456 mi
Last recorded111,456 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 HJB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 111,456 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 108,509 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 107,055 miles

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

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

Rear Heavy corrosion nearside and offside chassis

Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,132 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 104,570 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 103,818 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 103,806 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,729 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 101,127 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 101,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 99,459 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 99,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 97,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

diff mounting bolt loose!

Pass 5 Dec 2008 97,392 miles

diff mounting bolt loose!

Pass 24 Dec 2007 95,556 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006
Fail 24 Dec 2005 88,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 88,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L399 HJB is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L399 HJB, 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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L399 HJB is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 8 January 1994.

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