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YJ51 LZB

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,536 mi
Last recorded33,536 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 LZB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 33,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 33,242 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 32,125 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 32,020 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 30,438 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 30,437 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,323 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 29,873 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 28,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,413 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,601 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 26,273 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,170 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 23,969 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 22,935 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,736 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,117 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 18,698 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,693 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 17,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,621 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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YJ51 LZB is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YJ51 LZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ51 LZB?

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What year was YJ51 LZB registered?

YJ51 LZB is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is YJ51 LZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ51 LZB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ51 LZB have outstanding finance?

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