MOT Status
ValidMileage
73,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated to rack (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking to metal brake pipe on chassis mount (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated to rack (2.1.5)
rear brake discs slight rust
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Coolant leak
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Large crack in window screen, not within a swept area
Off side rear, outter CV boot split (NOT part of the suspension)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Wipers operate, but slowly, and do not park automatically
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
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R731 XJW is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R731 XJW, 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 R731 XJW registered?
R731 XJW is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R731 XJW safe to buy?
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