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TVR 500S

1995 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,994 mi
Last recorded43,994 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Tvr Griffith 50048,353 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 500S
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 43,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 43,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 43,805 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 43,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 42,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 41,244 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,658 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 39,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,925 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,738 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,317 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play steering rack o/s inner tie rod end

Fail 4 Apr 2011 35,317 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 width (6.3.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play steering rack o/s inner tie rod end

Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 30,719 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2008 26,108 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,851 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres low on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,753 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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TVR 500S is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVR 500S, 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 TVR 500S registered?

TVR 500S is a 1995 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 25 October 1995.

Is TVR 500S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 500S shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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