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80 FJ

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

53,561 mi
Last recorded53,561 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration80 FJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,561 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 50,261 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 48,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 47,333 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,976 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 44,840 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,009 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,861 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,658 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,995 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,893 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,565 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 31,984 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 1 May 2013 31,984 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 12 Apr 2013 31,954 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,841 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,850 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,855 miles

Nearside front brake hose perished

Offside front brake hose perished

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jun 2009

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake hose perished

Offside front brake hose perished

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,767 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,343 miles

Uneven wear on the front tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2006 9,424 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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80 FJ is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 48,353 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 80 FJ, 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 31 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 80 FJ registered?

80 FJ is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 14 June 1995.

Is 80 FJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 80 FJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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