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L881 UFM

1993 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,313 mi
Last recorded48,313 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Griffith 50047,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL881 UFM
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 48,313 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 48,202 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 48,138 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 47,953 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 47,706 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 47,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2020 47,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 46,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 46,406 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,975 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,402 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,415 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 44,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,407 miles

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

Offside 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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L881 UFM is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L881 UFM, 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

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What year was L881 UFM registered?

L881 UFM is a 1993 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L881 UFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L881 UFM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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