MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components have corrosion arms, drop links, springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))
Clutch inspection cover missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))
Clutch inspection cover missing
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing off on inner edges & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced
oil leak(s) on engine
rear tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to minimum legal requirements
wipers not parking
rear tyres wearing close to tread bars
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
rear tyres wearing close to tread bars
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear tyres wearing off on inner edges
wipers not parking correctly
rear tyres wearing off on inner edges
wipers not parking correctly
o/s washer jet not secure advise attn
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
note re con steering rack fitted play evident in input shaft bearing causing leak
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre inner edge is slightly wearing
offside rear tyre inner edge is slightly wearing
slight misting of oil from nearside and offside rear hub seals
slight oil leak from the engine
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak from the engine area
slight oil leak from the steering rack
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight oil leak from both rear hubs
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
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GRF 79E is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,352 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 GRF 79E, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GRF 79E registered?
GRF 79E is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is GRF 79E safe to buy?
The MOT history for GRF 79E shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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