MOT Status
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57,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer gaiter deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear HALF SHAFT GAITER OUTER
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear HALF SHAFT GAITER OUTER
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH INNER & OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH HEADLIGHTS ON LOWER HEIGHT LIMETS...
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
extensive corrosion evident on the chassis outrigers. (needs treating)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
extensive corrosion evident on the chassis outrigers. (needs treating)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
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R254 SLB is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 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 R254 SLB, 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 R254 SLB registered?
R254 SLB is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R254 SLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R254 SLB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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