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D2 STS

2016 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,600 mi
Last recorded42,600 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 STS
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,951cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 42,600 miles
Pass 7 May 2026 69,437 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 40,308 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 40,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Incorrect spacing on number plates

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 67,392 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 33,396 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 66,871 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 24,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 65,742 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 18,012 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 63,987 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 16,506 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 63,084 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 13,181 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,519 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 8,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 61,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,070 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,129 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,989 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,592 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre cracking round tread line

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,114 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,666 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,666 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 57,506 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

bonnet under felt falling off

drivers door mirror held in place with a rubber block

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,019 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,042 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,618 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,866 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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D2 STS is a 2016 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D2 STS, 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 10 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D2 STS registered?

D2 STS is a 2016 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is D2 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 STS shows 32 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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