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J500 JLG

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,108 mi
Last recorded73,108 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 JLG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,108 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 72,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 71,902 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 71,138 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 70,907 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,552 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,958 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 69,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 69,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,928 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,491 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 67,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 65,539 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,176 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 27 May 2009 59,161 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 57,672 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 55,796 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 52,662 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 49,726 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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J500 JLG is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 J500 JLG, 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 32 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 J500 JLG registered?

J500 JLG is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is J500 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 JLG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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