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V321 TVR

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

35,740 mi
Last recorded35,740 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV321 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2020 35,740 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 35,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 35,541 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 35,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 35,410 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,360 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 33,838 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,119 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 33,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on inner edges

drivers seat belt slow to return

steering rack gaitors twisted

Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,083 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,591 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 278,159 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 27,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,212 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,536 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 21,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2006 21,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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V321 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 27,814 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 V321 TVR, 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 25 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V321 TVR registered?

V321 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 12 June 2001.

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