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L500 GRF

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,802 mi
Last recorded26,802 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 26,802 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 23,485 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 23,332 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 21,938 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 21,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 21,252 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 21,250 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 20,698 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 20,556 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 20,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,104 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 19,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,173 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 19,173 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear chassis outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 18,486 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 17,433 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 17,433 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 16,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 16,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 40,159 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,405 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,750 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 12,059 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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L500 GRF is a 1999 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 87%.

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 L500 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L500 GRF registered?

L500 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is L500 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 GRF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L500 GRF have outstanding finance?

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