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J3 TVR

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,258 mi
Last recorded72,258 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 72,258 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 71,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,179 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,109 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,640 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 67,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 65,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,851 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,138 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 64,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (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)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,555 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 59,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,741 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,691 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,974 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 46,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 46,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Number plate lamps fitted behind number plate - working but illumination dim

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 44,864 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 44,864 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVR, 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 TVR registered?

J3 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 2 June 1995.

Is J3 TVR safe to buy?

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