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L500 OCC

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,518 mi
Last recorded79,518 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 OCC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 79,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Majority of the underside - vehicle has been painted/undersealed/wax oil coated.

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering (front) and braking components corroded ( front and rear)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 78,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,530 miles

ENGINE LEAKING OIL.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR DIFF LEAKING OIL.

Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,935 miles

engine leaking oil

rear diff leaking oil.

Fail 29 Oct 2019 75,935 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine leaking oil

rear diff leaking oil.

Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,953 miles

engine leaking oil.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 74,486 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,833 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 72,238 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,467 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 69,335 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 69,335 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,984 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 63,026 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 63,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OCC is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCC, 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 OCC?

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What year was L500 OCC registered?

L500 OCC is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is L500 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 OCC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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