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A5 LVB

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,240 mi
Last recorded51,240 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 LVB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 51,240 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 50,661 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 50,466 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 50,093 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 49,700 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 49,414 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 49,204 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,935 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,644 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 48,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,257 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 48,257 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,943 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,513 miles

wipers not returning to park position

Fail 26 Apr 2013 46,513 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers not returning to park position

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,437 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,115 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,724 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 45,724 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,978 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 44,978 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 44,572 miles

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

slight corrosion rear discs

Fail 23 Apr 2008 44,572 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

slight corrosion rear discs

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,943 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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A5 LVB is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 A5 LVB, 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 32 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 A5 LVB registered?

A5 LVB is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 10 May 1994.

Is A5 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 LVB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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