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J500 MCJ

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,983 mi
Last recorded28,983 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 MCJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,983 miles

rusting to underneath

Pass 25 Nov 2015 28,941 miles

offside seat rear mounting floor area damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2015 28,941 miles

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

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

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

offside seat rear mounting floor area damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,732 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 28,732 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 28,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 28,398 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 28,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,265 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 27,235 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,666 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 24,666 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 MCJ is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J500 MCJ, 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.

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What year was J500 MCJ registered?

J500 MCJ is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 18 February 1994.

Is J500 MCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 MCJ shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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