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M50 TMS

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,663 mi
Last recorded62,663 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 TMS
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 62,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 62,662 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,944 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,390 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bell housing bolt loose

exhaust touching chassis

flywheel exposed

Fail 30 Aug 2014 59,390 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bell housing bolt loose

exhaust touching chassis

flywheel exposed

Pass 4 May 2011 58,405 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 4 May 2011 58,405 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,809 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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M50 TMS is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M50 TMS, 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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M50 TMS is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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