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G26 AJW

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,251 mi
Last recorded71,251 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 AJW
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 61,261 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 61,062 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 60,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint & flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive o/s & n/s hub's [contaminating rear wheel's] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 60,874 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint & flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive o/s & n/s hub's [contaminating rear wheel's] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 60,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear hub's,contaminating wheel's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s [inner face's] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear hub,s[contaminating rear wheel's] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face,s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 60,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive o/s & n/s [contaminating tyre's] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,665 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,293 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,767 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 58,767 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 58,304 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Aug 2013 855,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,545 miles

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 53,988 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,807 miles

slight oil leak around rear drive shaft

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,547 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,361 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 31 May 2006 50,831 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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G26 AJW is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G26 AJW, 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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G26 AJW is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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