MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play and knock in the steering.
Slight play in the front wheels.
The front tyres are wearing on the edges.
The o/s rear tyre has a cut on the outer edge of the tread.
Washers and wipers.
Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Slight play and knock in the steering.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Slight play and knock in the steering.
All 4 tyres are starting to wear on the edges.
Wipers.
slight engine oil leak
slight oil leak from gearbox
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?
Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.
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R500 MHG is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 43,015 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 R500 MHG, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R500 MHG registered?
R500 MHG is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 20 May 1998.
Is R500 MHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R500 MHG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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