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W161 UFH

2000 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,873 mi
Last recorded85,873 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Tvr Griffith 50033,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 UFH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 85,873 miles

Suspension components corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2018 85,532 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight dampness around inner hub

Fail 6 Aug 2018 85,532 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight dampness around inner hub

Pass 5 Aug 2017 85,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake getting low on effort

offside front brake pads getting low,brake discs wearing,nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 84,875 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 84,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,550 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,021 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 83,263 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,058 miles

n/s/r outer cv gaiter split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r outer cv gaiter split

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,839 miles

n/s/r outer cv joint gaiter split

wiper action slow

Pass 18 Jan 2008 74,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,176 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 66,000 miles

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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W161 UFH is a 2000 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 33,368 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 W161 UFH, 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 26 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W161 UFH registered?

W161 UFH is a 2000 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W161 UFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 UFH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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