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M500 GFF

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,835 mi
Last recorded59,835 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 GFF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 59,835 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 58,368 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 54,984 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 50,337 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,221 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 44,683 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 44,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 44,262 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 44,252 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 44,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,140 miles

slight wear in ofside and nearside top and bottom shockabsorber bushes front

Pass 26 Mar 2011 44,046 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 43,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,804 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 43,516 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 43,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 43,400 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 41,987 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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M500 GFF is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M500 GFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M500 GFF registered?

M500 GFF is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M500 GFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 GFF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M500 GFF have outstanding finance?

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