MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension components corroding
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
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
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
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
n/s/r outer cv gaiter split
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
n/s/r outer cv joint gaiter split
wiper action slow
How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?
Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.
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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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