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C9 GGB

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,765 mi
Last recorded29,765 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 GGB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 29,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,144 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 28,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 28,723 miles

all 4 tyres are 13 years old

Fail 10 May 2023 28,723 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

all 4 tyres are 13 years old

Pass 18 Mar 2021 28,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 28,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 27,807 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 26,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 26,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 26,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

correct registration plates fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2012 26,071 miles

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

correct number plates fitted at time of test

Fail 10 May 2012 26,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

correct number plates fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2011 24,828 miles

both headlight aims on limits

correct number plates fitted @ time of test

Pass 6 May 2010 21,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet not fitted

Fail 5 May 2010 21,960 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet not fitted

Pass 1 May 2009 20,395 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 20,388 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 18,062 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 16,133 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 13,544 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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C9 GGB is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C9 GGB, 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 C9 GGB registered?

C9 GGB is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 13 February 1995.

Is C9 GGB safe to buy?

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