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K400 GRF

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK400 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 72,954 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 69,725 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 62,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 51,960 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,406 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,201 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,961 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 44,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 443,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,571 miles

Nearside Rear c.v boot split

Pass 4 Sep 2014 43,038 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 43,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 42,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 41,485 miles

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL RONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS(SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 41,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL RONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS(SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,002 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O,S,R TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 10 Aug 2011 40,002 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O,S,R TYRE NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,191 miles

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION ARMS & ALL CHASSIS MEMBERS (ITEMS SRVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 39,191 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION ARMS & ALL CHASSIS MEMBERS (ITEMS SRVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,001 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n,s,f tyre smooth outside edge

surface corrosion of all front suspension arms

Fail 20 Aug 2009 38,000 miles

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n,s,f tyre smooth outside edge

surface corrosion of all front suspension arms

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,821 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING THIN OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,699 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

slight grounding damage to offside front lower suspension arm

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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K400 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K400 GRF, 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.

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What year was K400 GRF registered?

K400 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is K400 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K400 GRF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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