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M500 OMY

1995 Tvr Griffith

Grey Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

41,567 mi
Last recorded41,567 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith45,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 OMY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 41,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 37,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 36,801 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 34,803 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 33,876 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,554 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 32,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 30,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside outer chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake discs lightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 28,747 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 28,702 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 26,810 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 24,327 miles

engine slightly oily

underseal covering some components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 24,327 miles

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

engine slightly oily

underseal covering some components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,191 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 24,101 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 24,004 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,781 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 23,781 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,778 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,761 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,397 miles

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

nearside wiper blade poor

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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M500 OMY is a 1995 Tvr Griffith in Grey with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1995 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 45,152 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M500 OMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Tvr Griffith is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M500 OMY registered?

M500 OMY is a 1995 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 8 April 1995.

Is M500 OMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 OMY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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