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D8 TVR

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

52,337 mi
Last recorded52,337 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 52,337 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 51,735 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 51,359 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,829 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,247 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 49,431 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 48,466 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 47,978 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,366 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,394 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,726 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 44,697 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,502 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 42,236 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,933 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,554 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 37,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 33,236 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 32,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/F lower swivel worn (Reccomend replacement).........

Rear brake discs worn & scored..........

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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D8 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 95.2%.

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 D8 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 D8 TVR registered?

D8 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is D8 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 TVR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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