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L500 ROJ

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,562 mi
Last recorded31,562 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 ROJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 31,562 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 31,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 30,995 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 30,135 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 30,135 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 29,483 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 28,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 27,439 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 27,434 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 25,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 22,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 May 2018 22,985 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 21,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 21,546 miles

Emissions not tested over heated (7.3.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,285 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 20,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,393 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 18,428 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 18,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 16,404 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 ROJ is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ROJ, 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.

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What year was L500 ROJ registered?

L500 ROJ is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is L500 ROJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 ROJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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