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E385 TVR

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,966 mi
Last recorded68,966 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE385 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 68,966 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 68,063 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 68,062 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,323 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 66,957 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 66,186 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,033 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 64,085 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 64,057 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2017 62,993 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,807 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,800 miles

serious advise. both front tyres bald on insde

Fail 30 Apr 2013 60,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

serious advise. both front tyres bald on insde

Pass 2 May 2012 59,626 miles

battery insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2012 59,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,266 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 49,558 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,046 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,977 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 39,929 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 34,938 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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E385 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 E385 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E385 TVR registered?

E385 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is E385 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E385 TVR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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