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Y163 RBP

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,710 mi
Last recorded36,710 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 RBP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 36,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 35,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 35,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 35,124 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 35,117 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 35,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 33,917 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,054 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 33,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,210 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,184 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,768 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,931 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,912 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,812 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 26,812 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 25,661 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 25,075 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,233 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 23,233 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,784 miles

cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre.................

n/s headlamp glass cracked......... †

Pass 14 Dec 2005 19,582 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 19,582 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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.

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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Y163 RBP is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y163 RBP, 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 Y163 RBP registered?

Y163 RBP is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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