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N500 EJG

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,404 mi
Last recorded70,404 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 EJG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 70,404 miles

All tyre ages in excess of 10 years.

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 69,570 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 69,567 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps incorrect number plate (not backlit type) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014

advancing corrosion to susp/chassis frame

Fail 25 Jul 2014

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advancing corrosion to susp/chassis frame

Pass 29 Mar 2010 67,729 miles

All coil spring(s) corroded

Front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,022 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,660 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 66,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 65,092 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,703 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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N500 EJG is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N500 EJG, 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

How do I check the history of N500 EJG?

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What year was N500 EJG registered?

N500 EJG is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 13 November 1995.

Is N500 EJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 EJG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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