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M809 CLR

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,103 mi
Last recorded56,103 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM809 CLR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,820 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,196 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 54,682 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 54,291 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 53,111 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M809 CLR is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 48,353 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 M809 CLR, 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 31 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 M809 CLR registered?

M809 CLR is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M809 CLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M809 CLR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M809 CLR have outstanding finance?

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