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M918 LDV

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Maroon Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

29,534 mi
Last recorded29,534 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM918 LDV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 29,534 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 29,380 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 29,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 28,435 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 28,383 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 28,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 28,126 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 28,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,891 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,454 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 27,454 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 26,922 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 26,920 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 25,824 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,089 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,232 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 24,232 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,814 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,209 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 23,203 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,200 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 22,200 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)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,166 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 21,166 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 19,754 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,377 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 18,377 miles

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 17,118 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 16,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear top suspension arms rusty

nearside rear suspension arm been repaired by welding

Pass 6 Dec 2005 15,698 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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M918 LDV is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Maroon with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M918 LDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M918 LDV registered?

M918 LDV is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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