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M15 TVR

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Orange Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,082 mi
Last recorded85,082 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 85,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 83,738 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 81,753 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 80,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 79,783 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 78,404 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 77,671 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 75,696 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 73,544 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 73,544 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 70,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 67,589 miles

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

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 30 May 2015 63,853 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 60,045 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 57,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,194 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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M15 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Orange with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M15 TVR, 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 M15 TVR registered?

M15 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is M15 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M15 TVR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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