MOT Status
ValidMileage
44,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Handbrake travel quite high
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake effort low
slight damage both rear inner sills into lower inner wheel arches
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
parking brake effort low
slight damage both rear inner sills into lower inner wheel arches
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres worn on outer edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Number plate illumination is rather dim but working correctly
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Number plate illumination is rather dim but working correctly
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L500 FLY is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 L500 FLY, 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 L500 FLY registered?
L500 FLY is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 26 May 1994.
Is L500 FLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for L500 FLY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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