CarVerify

Free Car Check

L276 EKJ

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

60,759 mi
Last recorded60,759 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 EKJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 60,759 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 60,689 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 59,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,127 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,425 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020
Pass 10 Oct 2019
Pass 5 Oct 2018 51,132 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,618 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,594 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,220 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 43,169 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 40,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,319 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,569 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,641 miles

Near side front brake has slight oscillation when service brake applied

Off side head light output slightly reduced in comparison with the near side

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,138 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 32,130 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,134 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,913 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
Full Tvr Griffith 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L276 EKJ is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L276 EKJ, 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

How do I check the history of L276 EKJ?

You can check the full history of L276 EKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L276 EKJ registered?

L276 EKJ is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L276 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L276 EKJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L276 EKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L276 EKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.