MOT Status
ValidMileage
47,996 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower universal joint (2.2.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on to the exhaust, fire hazard (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine damp with oil
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Axle with loose fixing bolts ball joint pinch bolt loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Axle with loose fixing bolts ball joint bolt loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust corroded
Oil leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front wiper blades worn
Offside Front headlight damaged
Oil leak
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Front wiper blades worn
Offside Front headlight damaged
Oil leak
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s wiper blade poor performance
n/s/f lower suspension arm has slight distortion
surface corrosion present in chassis and suspension arms
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s wiper blade poor performance
n/s/f lower suspension arm has slight distortion
surface corrosion present in chassis and suspension arms
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
o/s/head light lenze slightly cracked .reg plate light slightly dem
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
both sides front upper and lower suspension arms surface corrosion
front and rear no plates non standard fitted
see checklist 652191
c/l 495651
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
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R500 GFF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 R500 GFF, 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 R500 GFF registered?
R500 GFF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 5 September 1997.
Is R500 GFF safe to buy?
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