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800 SMB

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

43,435 mi
Last recorded43,435 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration800 SMB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 43,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 43,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 43,134 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,010 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,685 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 42,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,174 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 41,517 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 41,495 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,713 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,708 miles

nearside front (tube) chassis in corner is rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2014 40,438 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,464 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,273 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,406 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,762 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,233 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,388 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,363 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 32,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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800 SMB is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 35,838 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 800 SMB, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 800 SMB registered?

800 SMB is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 8 July 1999.

Is 800 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 800 SMB shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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