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L515 BPD

1993 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,222 mi
Last recorded85,222 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith 50047,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL515 BPD
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 85,222 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 85,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,298 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 73,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe flexi blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2021 73,541 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe flexi blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,458 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,039 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 70,039 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2011 70,024 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front and rear brake discs deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 66,473 miles

very slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,351 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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L515 BPD is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L515 BPD, 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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L515 BPD is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L515 BPD safe to buy?

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