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L722 XHY

1993 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,183 mi
Last recorded83,183 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith 50047,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL722 XHY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 83,183 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 82,603 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,862 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,073 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,335 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 80,335 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,551 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,879 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,976 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,865 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 73,865 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,919 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 71,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 71,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,120 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,156 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 64,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,796 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 62,796 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,135 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,323 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 53,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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L722 XHY is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L722 XHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L722 XHY?

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What year was L722 XHY registered?

L722 XHY is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L722 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L722 XHY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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