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J5 GRF

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

79,686 mi
Last recorded79,686 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 79,686 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 79,655 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 79,560 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 78,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 77,571 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 77,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 77,182 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 76,948 miles

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Fail 17 May 2018 76,948 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,440 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,801 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 73,442 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 71,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm (tie rod)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 71,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight play in offside steering arm (tie rod)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 69,677 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 69,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 68,827 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 68,734 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 67,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,620 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 65,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,439 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 64,439 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight leak o/s of steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2007 11,030 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,030 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 53,988 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 53,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 53,910 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J5 GRF is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 J5 GRF, 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 J5 GRF registered?

J5 GRF is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is J5 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 GRF shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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