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1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,659 mi
Last recorded71,659 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 JPG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 71,659 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 71,264 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 69,351 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 69,351 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 68,305 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle has a slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 67,064 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,287 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 65,454 miles

oil leak from engine and also rear diff

Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,937 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,321 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,070 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,707 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,901 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,090 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 33,287 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,666 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 32,666 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,945 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 29,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 26,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,752 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,283 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 24,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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M70 JPG is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 M70 JPG, 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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M70 JPG is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 14 April 1995.

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