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A25 TVR

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,536 mi
Last recorded30,536 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 30,536 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,261 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 29,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 28,975 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 28,928 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 28,893 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 28,638 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,427 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,427 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 28,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,764 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,739 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,252 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 26,252 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,683 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,913 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,717 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,408 miles

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

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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A25 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,872 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 A25 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 29 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 A25 TVR registered?

A25 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is A25 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 TVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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