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M894 MBA

1994 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,511 mi
Last recorded69,511 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Griffith 50044,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM894 MBA
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 69,511 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,102 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 67,067 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 52,352 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,096 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,651 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,602 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 54,187 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,278 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 52,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,564 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,816 miles

ALL front and rear suspension componants showing corrosion

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,735 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 48,657 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside door mirror loose

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,657 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside door mirror loose

Pass 12 Jun 2009 47,032 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,628 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,598 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 44,596 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 May 2007 44,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 44,325 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 42,672 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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M894 MBA is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 M894 MBA, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M894 MBA is a 1994 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 August 1994.

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