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M982 NPG

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,084 mi
Last recorded49,084 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM982 NPG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 48,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust mounts perished

Fail 1 Jul 2024 48,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust mounts perished

Pass 28 Apr 2023 48,809 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,629 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

number plate lamps dull

Pass 7 Apr 2021 48,562 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 48,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,026 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle has some chassis and component surface corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2018 47,472 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

rear registration lamps dim

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,011 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,446 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 46,029 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 46,027 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2014 45,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 45,777 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,763 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 45,479 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 22 May 2008 45,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f inner wheel rim slightly buckled

slight exhaust blow from front flexi joint

Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,460 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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M982 NPG is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M982 NPG, 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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M982 NPG is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 21 February 1995.

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