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L500 NEW

1993 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,645 mi
Last recorded53,645 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith51,109 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 NEW
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 53,645 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 53,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 53,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,900 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,247 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,488 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,985 miles

slight sweat at differential

windscreen delaminated outwith swept area / drivers view

Fail 15 Jun 2016 48,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight sweat at differential

windscreen delaminated outwith swept area / drivers view

Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,507 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,521 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 45,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,791 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 41,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 40,329 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 40,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 38,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 36,756 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 36,756 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,120 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 32,838 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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L500 NEW is a 1993 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 51,109 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L500 NEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L500 NEW registered?

L500 NEW is a 1993 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 17 November 1993.

Is L500 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 NEW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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