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R453 TRV

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,850 mi
Last recorded26,850 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 TRV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,850 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 26,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 24,978 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 21,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,350 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,500 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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R453 TRV is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R453 TRV, 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 R453 TRV?

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What year was R453 TRV registered?

R453 TRV is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R453 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R453 TRV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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