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L500 DHM

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,090 mi
Last recorded28,090 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 DHM
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 28,090 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 28,002 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 27,514 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 26,814 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,922 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 24,921 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion+slight pitting on front brake discs

o/s wiper split on end

o/s/r brake pads low

Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,303 miles

oil leak near engine,gearbox+rear axle

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,220 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 24,220 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leaks around engine/gearbox+rear axle

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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L500 DHM is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L500 DHM, 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 L500 DHM registered?

L500 DHM is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L500 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 DHM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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