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L50 PSG

1993 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,190 mi
Last recorded48,190 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith 50047,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 PSG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 48,190 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 48,190 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine misfiring but still passed emissions test

Pass 16 Sep 2024 47,894 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 47,697 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 46,380 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,026 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 45,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 45,599 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 45,637 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 45,637 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,176 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,468 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 43,819 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 43,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,836 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,445 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,936 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,242 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 38,484 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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L50 PSG is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 47,800 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 L50 PSG, 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 33 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 L50 PSG registered?

L50 PSG is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 December 1993.

Is L50 PSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 PSG 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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