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Y126 KAN

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,801 mi
Last recorded51,801 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 KAN
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 51,801 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 50,075 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 50,062 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire behind engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 49,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 48,950 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 48,934 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,318 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 47,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,813 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,249 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,493 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 45,491 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,272 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 41,470 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 40,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,244 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,038 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,199 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2010 36,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,965 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 35,912 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chunk out of n/s/f tyre

speedo inop

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,482 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,813 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,999 miles

corrosion all discs

Fail 25 May 2006 28,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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Y126 KAN is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y126 KAN, 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 Y126 KAN registered?

Y126 KAN is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 16 June 2001.

Is Y126 KAN safe to buy?

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