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C9 GRF

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,059 mi
Last recorded86,059 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 86,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 84,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 82,027 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 80,479 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,017 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 71,444 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,543 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 67,390 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,197 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 60,308 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 60,302 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2013 57,755 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 55,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,254 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,980 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 47,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 43,361 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 43,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 43,246 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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C9 GRF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 C9 GRF, 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 C9 GRF registered?

C9 GRF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is C9 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 GRF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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