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L442 GHV

1993 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

20,180 mi
Last recorded20,180 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith 50047,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 GHV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 20,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 19,977 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 19,970 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 19,943 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside wishbones mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 19,836 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 19,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,782 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 19,674 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 19,523 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 19,520 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,180 miles

park brake warning lamp not working

Fail 16 Jul 2014 19,180 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

park brake warning lamp not working

Pass 4 May 2013 19,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 18,300 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2005 17,232 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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L442 GHV is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 47,800 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 L442 GHV, 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 33 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 L442 GHV registered?

L442 GHV is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L442 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L442 GHV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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