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KFH 27

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,290 mi
Last recorded71,290 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFH 27
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,290 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 71,290 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,224 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 71,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 70,593 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 70,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight interaction between n/s/r sidelight & indicator

Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,370 miles

slight exhaust blow(s) from manifold areas

space frame corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,370 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight exhaust blow(s) from manifold areas

space frame corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,813 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front driving lamps cracked

drivers footwell kick panel carpet adrift

o/s/f side light dim

o/s/f tyre worn off on outer edge

space frame corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2008 67,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f tyre worn off on outer edge

both front driving lamps cracked

drivers footwell kick panel carpet adrift

o/s/f side light dim

space frame corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,943 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 49,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

1 space frame rusting †2 oil leak from engine †3 brake pads not checked †4 both side front bottom arms starting to rust †5 nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 47,611 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 47,611 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1,both front tyres worn off on inner edges and close to limit †2,both front suspension lower wishbones and various parts of underside of space frame corroding †3,o/s/r tyre cracking in tread †4,nail in n/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread †

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.

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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KFH 27 is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KFH 27, 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 KFH 27 registered?

KFH 27 is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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