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L855 APJ

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,151 mi
Last recorded2,151 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL855 APJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 2,151 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 1,328 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 469 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 57 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021
Pass 11 Jun 2013

17% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fault on milage display

Pass 19 Jun 2012

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fault on milage display

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

slight cracking on n/s rear tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 13 Apr 2011
Fail 9 Apr 2011

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pads not checked

headlamp switches loose in dash

Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,012 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,576 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 55,048 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 55,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006
Fail 6 Apr 2006

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L855 APJ is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 L855 APJ, 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 32 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 L855 APJ registered?

L855 APJ is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 23 May 1994.

Is L855 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L855 APJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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