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C1 RUD

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,098 mi
Last recorded96,098 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 RUD
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 96,098 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 95,337 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,115 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 93,891 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 92,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,418 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 88,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 85,119 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 83,930 miles

Poor beam pattern

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,938 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 79,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 77,488 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 May 2013 73,700 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 May 2013 73,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2012 70,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 68,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,578 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 61,576 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,802 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise both front headlamp beam pattern slightly poor

advise front discs poor condition

advise o/s/r handbrake cable corroding

advise oil leak

advise rear discs poor condition

aqdvise 2x rear tyres at 2mm

Pass 11 Jun 2007 558,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C1 RUD is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 C1 RUD, 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 C1 RUD registered?

C1 RUD is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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