CarVerify

Free Car Check

L8 MWP

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,032 mi
Last recorded35,032 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 MWP
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,032 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 35,029 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,004 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 35,003 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2010 34,965 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 34,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front & Rear number plates displaying honeycomb background

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,867 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 34,629 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 34,383 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 34,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Wishbones becoming rusty

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
Full Tvr Griffith 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L8 MWP is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L8 MWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L8 MWP?

You can check the full history of L8 MWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L8 MWP registered?

L8 MWP is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 May 1994.

Is L8 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 MWP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L8 MWP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L8 MWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.