MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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there is medium surface corrosion to the underside of most of the chassis
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/r o/s/r hubs leaking oil
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
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L500 PYL is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 35,838 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 PYL, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L500 PYL registered?
L500 PYL is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 12 March 1999.
Is L500 PYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for L500 PYL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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