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M500 MTR

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

27,616 mi
Last recorded27,616 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 MTR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 27,616 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 31,026 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 31,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 31,024 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 30,409 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread 3mm

offside wiper split on the end

Pass 28 Jul 2018 29,963 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 29,195 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2016 41,000 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 41,000 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 41,002 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 41,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 38,429 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,176 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 37,009 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 34,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,656 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 33,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,737 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,377 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,086 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 33,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MTR is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MTR, 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 MTR registered?

M500 MTR is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M500 MTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 MTR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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