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L666 GRF

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 59,509 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 53,338 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 46,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,331 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,826 miles

Centre exhaust silencer mounts perishing

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 44,438 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,239 miles

Exhaust centre mounting rubbers perishing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,865 miles

Slight play in N/S inner steering joint

Slight surface corrosion to suspension arms

Fail 8 Jul 2016 43,769 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Slight play in N/S inner steering joint

Surface corrosion to suspension arms

Pass 7 Aug 2015 43,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 30 May 2014 42,536 miles

Play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2014 42,536 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2013 42,060 miles

Cut to N/S/F tyre sidewall.

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

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

Oil leaks from engine area.

Slight corrosion to some suspension components.

Pass 30 May 2012 41,827 miles

Cut to N/S/F tyre sidewall.

Front brake imbalance close to fail limit.

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

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

Oil leaks from engine area.

Slight play to inner steering rack joints.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,357 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 40,167 miles

Both front upper and lower wishbones getting corroded.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges. Both rear tyres wearing close to 2mm tread wear bars.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,167 miles

Both front upper and lower wishbones getting corroded.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges. Both rear tyres wearing close to 2mm tread wear bars.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,337 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre has a small cut, not deep enough to expose ply or cords.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 37,337 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rubber mounts slightly corroded.

Nearside front tyre has a small cut, not deep enough to expose ply or cords.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,380 miles

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

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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L666 GRF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,872 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 L666 GRF, 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 29 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 L666 GRF registered?

L666 GRF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is L666 GRF safe to buy?

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