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M289 YCE

1994 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,910 mi
Last recorded36,910 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith48,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 YCE
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,910 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight scratch to windscreen ns

Fail 9 Mar 2010 36,910 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

slight scratch to windscreen ns

wiper park inop

Pass 10 Sep 2008 33,355 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 30,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

engine oil leak †gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak †gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,629 miles

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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M289 YCE is a 1994 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M289 YCE, 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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What year was M289 YCE registered?

M289 YCE is a 1994 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M289 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M289 YCE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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