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J3 GNP

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,998 mi
Last recorded41,998 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 GNP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 41,998 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 41,869 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 41,781 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021
Pass 11 Jun 2020
Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 40,322 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 40,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,078 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,484 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 38,993 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 38,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 37,750 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 37,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 37,198 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,724 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,921 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 34,721 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,004 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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J3 GNP is a 1995 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 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 J3 GNP, 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 J3 GNP registered?

J3 GNP is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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