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M333 TVR

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,947 mi
Last recorded83,947 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 83,947 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 83,240 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/15 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,391 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Main power cable touching steering column and very close to exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,603 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 79,603 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 78,205 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 78,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,940 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 75,531 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 72,846 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,496 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 70,948 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,948 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,948 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 69,915 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 68,753 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,483 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 63,466 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 63,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 60,311 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 56,938 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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M333 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M333 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 M333 TVR registered?

M333 TVR is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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