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R32 CDV

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,712 mi
Last recorded32,712 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 CDV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,712 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 32,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 31,878 miles

Drive shaft boots starting to split and perish.

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Slight play in steering arms.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 31,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Drive shaft boots starting to split and perish.

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Slight play in steering arms.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,801 miles

Brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Outer rear drive shaft boots perishing.

Slight corrosion to suspension components.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,432 miles

corrosion to chassis/suspension arms,oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2007 27,206 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,206 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 27,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

leak rear hubs

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,075 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

leak rear hubs

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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R32 CDV is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R32 CDV, 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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What year was R32 CDV registered?

R32 CDV is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R32 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 CDV shows 12 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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