MOT Status
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20,270 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside washer pipe split.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside washer pipe split/perished
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
no plate lights dim
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R1 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 R1 TVR, 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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How do I check the history of R1 TVR?
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What year was R1 TVR registered?
R1 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is R1 TVR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R1 TVR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R1 TVR have outstanding finance?
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