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V950 HBY

1999 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,516 mi
Last recorded23,516 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith38,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV950 HBY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 23,516 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 23,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 23,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 23,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 22,872 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 22,327 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 22,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2015 22,227 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,226 miles

offside rear tyre worn at outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2014 22,226 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 22,083 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 20,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 20,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,965 miles

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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V950 HBY is a 1999 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,302 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 V950 HBY, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Griffith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V950 HBY registered?

V950 HBY is a 1999 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V950 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V950 HBY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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