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M865 GPV

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,199 mi
Last recorded50,199 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM865 GPV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 50,199 miles

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

oil leak around nearside rear driveshaft

Fail 9 Sep 2023 50,199 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak around nearside rear driveshaft

Pass 11 May 2022 49,689 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,531 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 47,985 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,006 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 46,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2008 45,990 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 44,954 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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M865 GPV is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M865 GPV, 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 M865 GPV registered?

M865 GPV is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 10 July 1995.

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The MOT history for M865 GPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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