MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,694 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
all tyres are perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))
front number plate poor condition
Nearside Front steering rack gaitor slight torn
Offside Rear wheel inner slight missting of oil by axle
brake warning lamp on handbrake fluid ok no leaks
front washers poor
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front steering rack gaitor slight torn
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel inner slight missting of oil by axle
brake warning lamp on handbrake fluid ok no leaks
front washers poor
front number plate cracked
both front tyres perishing
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
both front tyres perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
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S257 OPO is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 S257 OPO, 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 S257 OPO registered?
S257 OPO is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 22 October 1998.
Is S257 OPO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S257 OPO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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