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G7 MXL

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Yellow Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,409 mi
Last recorded84,409 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 MXL
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 84,409 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 84,388 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,362 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,311 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 82,694 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,494 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,608 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,902 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 80,902 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,754 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 78,787 miles

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

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 10 Mar 2016 78,787 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure both (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,076 miles

slight damage to n/s rear lens

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,010 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 74,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,402 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,283 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 69,655 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,689 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 65,689 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,623 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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G7 MXL is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Yellow with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 48,766 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 G7 MXL, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G7 MXL registered?

G7 MXL is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is G7 MXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 MXL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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