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D13 AKR

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

38,366 mi
Last recorded38,366 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 AKR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 38,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 36,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 34,646 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 34,226 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,217 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 34,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 34,209 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Slight chassis corrosion around offside front upper wishbone mounting

Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 33,371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 33,356 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 33,298 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,809 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 32,524 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 32,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,484 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)

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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D13 AKR is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 27,814 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 D13 AKR, 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 25 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D13 AKR registered?

D13 AKR is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is D13 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 AKR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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