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B320 TVR

1993 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,283 mi
Last recorded64,283 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith 50047,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB320 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 64,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 63,385 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 62,409 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 62,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 61,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 61,742 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,641 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,279 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 60,195 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,719 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,476 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,474 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,133 miles

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,748 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 54,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 54,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,039 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

light switch loose

Pass 6 Oct 2007 53,253 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre has a deep split on outer side wall.

offside upper ball joint rubber boot loose.

oil leak.

screen washer bottle leaking.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,495 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 52,495 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

vehicle was pressented for test with flat battery. †offside upper ball joint rubber boot split. †offside rear lights slightly affecting.

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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B320 TVR is a 1993 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 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 47,800 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 B320 TVR, 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 33 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 B320 TVR registered?

B320 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 12 November 1993.

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