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1993 TVR Griffith 500 5.0L Petrol · L377 APH

L377 APH

1993 TVR Griffith 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 5,013 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
TVR GRIFFITH 500
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Jul 2026
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
5,013 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Jul 2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
4997cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 1993 TVR Griffith 500 presents a compelling profile of sustained reliability, having cleared both the 2023 and 2025 MOT examinations with complete clean records and no reported defects. This uninterrupted pass streak indicates consistent mechanical health across multiple test cycles, though the underlying narrative is shaped significantly by the vehicle's extraordinary mileage profile. With only 5,013 miles recorded across approximately 33 years—equating to roughly 152 miles per year—the car's usage pattern deviates markedly from typical ownership expectations for a vehicle of this era, raising questions about whether the low figure reflects genuine light use or extended periods of idling and storage. The mileage figures demand particular scrutiny because such sparsity, while potentially indicative of careful stewardship, does not guarantee that all systems have received adequate operational exposure. A 33-year-old sports car of this make and model would normally accumulate far greater distances through normal driving, and the absence of progressive wear markers in the official records may simply reflect underutilisation rather than problem-free operation. The substantial interval between the last MOT (July 2025) and today (September 2026) further amplifies the importance of hands-on verification, as some components may have aged beyond their nominal service.
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L377 APH Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
  • 5,013 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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L377 APH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 08:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Tvr Griffith 500 (L377 APH) between March 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

L377 APH Mileage History

  1. 29/03/20234,896 mi
  2. 24/07/20255,013 mi+117 mi

Average of roughly 50 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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