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L705 YCC

1994 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

50,592 mi
Last recorded50,592 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith48,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL705 YCC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,592 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 50,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 50,459 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 50,459 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipework near pump (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,360 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 48,870 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,483 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,289 miles

15% imbalance on front service brakes

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 46,281 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

15% imbalance on front service brakes

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,923 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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L705 YCC is a 1994 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 48,609 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L705 YCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L705 YCC is a 1994 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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