CarVerify

Free Car Check

L4 TVR

1993 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,092 mi
Last recorded60,092 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith 50047,800 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

RegistrationL4 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1993
ColourBlack
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

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 60,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 60,056 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 59,912 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 59,910 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,041 miles

AIMS ON LIMMIT , STEERING RACK WORN , ALL ENGINE MOUNT AND GEARBOX MOUNTS WORN , REAR DISCS WORN , ALL REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED , OIL AND WATER LEAKS , SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING ,

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES , BONNET STRUTTS DEFECTIVE , STEERING JOI NT DUST COVERS SPLIT , ALL LINK ARMS WORN ,ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 28 Apr 2006 58,687 miles

CHASSISI CORRODED , BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT AND ALL REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED , ALL LINK ARMS WORN FRONT AND REAR , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

bonnet struts defective

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Apr 2006 58,682 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

ENGINE MOUNTS WORN AND NEARSIDE FRONT DETATCHED , ALL SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED HEAVILY , ALL BRAKE HOSES PERISHED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

L4 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L4 TVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L4 TVR?

You can check the full history of L4 TVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L4 TVR registered?

L4 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is L4 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 TVR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L4 TVR 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 L4 TVR. 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.