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N223 SFH

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

79,581 mi
Last recorded79,581 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 SFH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 79,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened replacement recommended. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed replacement recommended. (7.1.2 (b))

both seatbelts slow to recoil

Pass 14 Jan 2025 77,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight movement in steering column assembly

Pass 24 Oct 2023 77,229 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,911 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,269 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,694 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Also lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight movement in steering column

Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,739 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,022 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with ignition off and hazard lamps on (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,020 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis tube by upper suspension arm inner mount by bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with ignition off and hazard Lamps on (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight play steering drop arm to rack (2.1.5)

slight play top of steering column

Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,413 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,838 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,838 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on the edges of the tread

Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,654 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 61,654 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low on the edges of the tread

rear reg plate does not appear to be illuminated from back light system,an incorrect type of plate may be fitted

windscreen wash wipe smears slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,394 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 59,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 57,462 miles

Extensive surface corrosion on tubular chassis members.

O/side front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 25 Oct 2012 57,462 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Extensive surface corrosion on tubular chassis members.

O/side front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 22 Sep 2011 56,134 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 54,221 miles

oil leaks on engine,transmission & differential

Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,221 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

oil leaks on engine,transmission & differential

Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,015 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2009 52,015 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,944 miles

N/side front wheel bearing has slight play

O/side front wheel bearing noisy

O/side rear seat mount cracked but still solid.

O/side screen weasher hose corroded

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 48,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 44,970 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 44,950 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N223 SFH is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N223 SFH, 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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N223 SFH is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N223 SFH shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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