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R427 STA

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,586 mi
Last recorded57,586 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 STA
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,586 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 57,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,245 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 56,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 48,413 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,966 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight roughnesss o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 32,177 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,613 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 23,422 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 23,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

brake disc slightly scored (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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R427 STA is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R427 STA, 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 R427 STA registered?

R427 STA is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R427 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R427 STA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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