MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper upper arm rubbing body
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not lighting up number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper upper arm rubbing body
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fibreglass floor damaged around rear chassis mounts
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
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R509 TLC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,352 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 R509 TLC, 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 28 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 R509 TLC registered?
R509 TLC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R509 TLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R509 TLC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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