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R460 TRV

1997 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,543 mi
Last recorded104,543 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 TRV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 104,543 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 104,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 104,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 104,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 104,348 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 103,966 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 May 2016 103,011 miles

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Fail 4 May 2016 103,000 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle lower arm (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 15 May 2015 101,614 miles

chassis is rusty all over

nearside and offside front suspension is rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2013 101,515 miles

Oil leak

light surface rust all over chassis

Pass 12 Jun 2012 101,345 miles

light surface rust all over chassis

Fail 1 Jun 2012 101,342 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

light surface rust all over chassis

Pass 11 May 2011 100,915 miles

front suspension arms and chassis all over has light surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2010 100,799 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 100,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 98,193 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 97,177 miles

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

stone chip in front screen

Fail 21 Mar 2006 97,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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R460 TRV is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 41,860 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R460 TRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R460 TRV registered?

R460 TRV is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R460 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 TRV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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