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G5 OOX

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,674 mi
Last recorded49,674 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 OOX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 49,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 49,604 miles

wipers deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2024 49,604 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

wipers deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2023 49,548 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 49,548 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2020 49,222 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,919 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 48,744 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,691 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,680 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,655 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,673 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 43,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,037 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 41,031 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 37,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 36,599 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 35,687 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 34,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,907 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

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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G5 OOX is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 35,838 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 G5 OOX, 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 27 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 G5 OOX registered?

G5 OOX is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is G5 OOX safe to buy?

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