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R274 BAY

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,352 mi
Last recorded36,352 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 BAY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,352 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,346 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

adv n/s/r drive shaft gaiter split

adv o/s and n/s wish bone units corroding

Pass 23 May 2007 36,068 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 36,067 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

adv corrosion evedent on parts of chassis †adv slight play in front top suspension bushes †adv rear hub seals slioghjt oil leak †adv slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 19 May 2006 35,474 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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R274 BAY is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,352 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 R274 BAY, 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 28 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 R274 BAY registered?

R274 BAY is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is R274 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R274 BAY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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