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L500 MSG

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,605 mi
Last recorded73,605 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MSG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 73,605 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 73,357 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 70,214 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 70,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,214 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,181 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 69,181 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,343 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 66,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,556 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,391 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 63,391 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,607 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,557 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,774 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 52,171 miles

oil leaking front of engine

Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,860 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 48,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 45,283 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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L500 MSG is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L500 MSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L500 MSG?

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What year was L500 MSG registered?

L500 MSG is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is L500 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 MSG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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