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M1 RYC

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,443 mi
Last recorded53,443 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 RYC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 53,443 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 53,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working off then on during test (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 52,604 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 52,211 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 51,815 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 51,312 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,708 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 50,072 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 49,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,952 miles

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

Oil leak General ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,723 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,525 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 47,524 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,972 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 46,807 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 45,907 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 44,459 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,011 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 41,011 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,835 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 37,256 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 34,532 miles

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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M1 RYC is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 M1 RYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M1 RYC registered?

M1 RYC is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M1 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 RYC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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