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L450 VCD

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,589 mi
Last recorded21,589 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 VCD
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 21,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 21,589 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 21,497 miles

Light corrosion chassis tubes in places

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 21,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 21,169 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 21,016 miles

Rear Offside and Nearside Tyres slightly perished.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,779 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Slight play all drop links

Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,553 miles

Rear tyres perished and cracking on shoulders

Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,160 miles

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

Rear tyres perished both, Cracking on soulders and in tread

Fail 26 Jul 2013 20,160 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyres perished both, Cracking on soulders and in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,888 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 19,506 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 19,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,877 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,314 miles

Slight knock from nearside steering rack

offside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Fail 16 Jul 2009 18,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight knock from nearside steering rack

offside rear tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 17,619 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 16,982 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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L450 VCD is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L450 VCD, 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 L450 VCD registered?

L450 VCD is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L450 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L450 VCD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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