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L21 TVR

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,882 mi
Last recorded54,882 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 54,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,996 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 52,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 47,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded by lower ball joint mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 41,731 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 41,346 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 40,813 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 40,239 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 39,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,742 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,524 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,252 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 36,801 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,201 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,393 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,673 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,784 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,731 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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L21 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 L21 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 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 L21 TVR registered?

L21 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is L21 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 TVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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