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M500 WHE

1996 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,649 mi
Last recorded71,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Griffith 50048,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 WHE
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 71,649 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 71,649 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 69,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 68,852 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 68,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,400 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,403 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 64,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,521 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,947 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 59,947 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 31 May 2017 59,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,983 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,712 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,653 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,081 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,614 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,410 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 55,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,817 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 54,817 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,097 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 54,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 53,525 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 52,851 miles

Front brakes out of balance

Windscreen washer pipe leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,910 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,986 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 WHE is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M500 WHE, 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 M500 WHE registered?

M500 WHE is a 1996 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is M500 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 WHE shows 28 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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