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V414 DBY

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,066 mi
Last recorded41,066 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV414 DBY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 41,066 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight leak off oil from rear hubs

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,103 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 37,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,314 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,830 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,316 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 28,315 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,450 miles

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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V414 DBY is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 35,838 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 V414 DBY, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V414 DBY registered?

V414 DBY is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V414 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V414 DBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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