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Y8 FUN

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,638 mi
Last recorded40,638 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 FUN
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 40,638 miles

Both front seats have play in seat back locking mechanism

Front no plate not in direct view but not likely to be misread

Fail 29 May 2013 40,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Both front seats have play in seat back locking mechanism

Front no plate not in direct view but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 30 May 2012 39,509 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 36,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,404 miles

rubber hose close to/rubbing on steering drop arm from bulkhead to rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,202 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clips /ties missing from small/outer ends of rack gaiters gaiters still secure

Pass 27 Feb 2009 28,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,583 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 23,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,208 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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Y8 FUN is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y8 FUN, 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 Y8 FUN registered?

Y8 FUN is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y8 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 FUN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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