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B8 JOX

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,909 mi
Last recorded51,909 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JOX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 51,909 miles

Offside Front additional driving light inop

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

rubber hose corroded from fuel tank to fuel pu,p

Fail 14 May 2025 51,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front additional driving light inop

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

rubber hose corroded from fuel tank to fuel pu,p

Pass 12 Oct 2022 51,440 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 51,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 50,854 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 50,353 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 49,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti roll bar bracket damaged

Nearside Rear Slight play in top suspension bush

Pass 27 Jun 2015 49,497 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in O/S steering rack end joint

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,674 miles

both front brake hoses very close to coil springs on full locks

offside wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jun 2014 48,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front brake hoses very close to coil springs on full locks

offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jun 2013 48,003 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 36,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 46,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2011 45,077 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 45,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight wear noted to offside and nearside steering rack tie rod end joints

Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,496 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,751 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 37,487 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 37,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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B8 JOX is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 B8 JOX, 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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B8 JOX is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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