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R762 AAH

1997 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,389 mi
Last recorded23,389 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith41,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 AAH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 23,389 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 23,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 22,505 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 22,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 21,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,163 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 20,976 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 20,970 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 20,214 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 18,973 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 18,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,836 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

Pass 18 Jun 2015 18,472 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 18,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 18,193 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 18,193 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,567 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,024 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 15,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,592 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 12,847 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,721 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 9,201 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 9,201 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R762 AAH is a 1997 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R762 AAH, 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 R762 AAH registered?

R762 AAH is a 1997 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R762 AAH safe to buy?

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