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A5 HFG

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Yellow Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,015 mi
Last recorded50,015 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HFG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 50,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 49,743 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 48,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,951 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 46,580 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 44,154 miles

O/S rear hub area has oil contamination.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,064 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 42,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2018 41,960 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 41,952 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 41,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 39,980 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 38,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 36,539 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 36,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 32,744 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,744 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2012 30,202 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 29,862 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 29,124 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 28,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 28,236 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,827 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 22,358 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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A5 HFG is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Yellow with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A5 HFG, 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 A5 HFG registered?

A5 HFG is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is A5 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 HFG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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