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L855 HYN

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,169 mi
Last recorded78,169 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 HYN
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 78,169 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 77,856 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,461 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,101 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,950 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,829 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,361 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 76,360 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 75,137 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 75,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 74,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 74,081 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 72,998 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 72,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 May 2010 71,730 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)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 70,383 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 67,710 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 65,294 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 65,286 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 62,037 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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L855 HYN is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L855 HYN, 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 L855 HYN registered?

L855 HYN is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 14 February 1994.

Is L855 HYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L855 HYN shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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