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M17 TVR

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,280 mi
Last recorded76,280 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 76,280 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 76,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 75,679 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 74,925 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,381 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 74,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 73,517 miles

all coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 72,835 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 72,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,282 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 72,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,968 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

CHASSIS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT ARMS + REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 70,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

CHASSIS CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT ARMS + REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 70,013 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)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 70,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 67,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,609 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 63,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,994 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 60,939 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,641 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,156 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,007 miles

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,909 miles

Nearside rear brake hose slightly perished

Offside rear brake hose slightly perished

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake hose slightly perished

Offside rear brake hose slightly perished

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,907 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 35,903 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M17 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M17 TVR, 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 M17 TVR registered?

M17 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 20 June 1995.

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