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L222 TVR

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Yellow Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,572 mi
Last recorded76,572 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 76,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 75,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 72,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 71,054 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 69,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 68,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 66,266 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 66,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

nails in both rear tyres

Fail 31 Aug 2016 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nails in both rear tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,579 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,215 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2011 53,553 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 53,553 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,707 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 49,011 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,906 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 41,023 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 37,908 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 33,429 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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L222 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Yellow with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L222 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.

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What year was L222 TVR registered?

L222 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is L222 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 TVR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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