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G1 RFF

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,718 mi
Last recorded85,718 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 RFF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 85,718 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,593 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,523 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jul 2022 85,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 84,693 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 29 May 2020 84,421 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,241 miles

Fore and aft adjustment not fitted to drivers seat

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 84,241 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Fore and aft adjustment not fitted to drivers seat

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 84,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,677 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 82,856 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,751 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,915 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 81,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 80,934 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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G1 RFF is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 G1 RFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G1 RFF registered?

G1 RFF is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is G1 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 RFF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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