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L55 GRF

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,068 mi
Last recorded99,068 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 99,068 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 97,186 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 94,556 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 90,054 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 89,148 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 87,922 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,912 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 84,859 miles

Front front tyres getting low inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,953 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,675 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 80,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,833 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 76,061 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 75,988 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 73,205 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,205 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 68,732 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 63,437 miles

checked rear number was illuminated and was found to be so

Pass 18 May 2006 60,094 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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L55 GRF is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L55 GRF, 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 L55 GRF registered?

L55 GRF is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 12 September 1995.

Is L55 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L55 GRF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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