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B7 MBR

1996 Tvr Griffith

Purple Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,074 mi
Last recorded41,074 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith44,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 MBR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,074 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,965 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 40,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

exhaust corroded

head lamp patterns poor

oil around rack

oil leak

oil leak from rear dif

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,774 miles

Recommend two new headlamp units (dip beam only)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 40,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,192 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 40,009 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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B7 MBR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith in Purple with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 44,439 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 B7 MBR, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B7 MBR registered?

B7 MBR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is B7 MBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B7 MBR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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