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M500 LBF

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,728 mi
Last recorded37,728 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 LBF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 37,728 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 37,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 35,908 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2014 35,907 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,868 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 35,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M500 LBF is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M500 LBF, 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 M500 LBF registered?

M500 LBF is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 July 1995.

Is M500 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 LBF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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