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L500 MKB

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,158 mi
Last recorded53,158 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MKB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 53,158 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 53,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,772 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 52,755 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 49,829 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 49,829 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 49,143 miles

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

hand brake not locking out and travel on lever

Pass 21 Feb 2022 48,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,976 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,166 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both o/s/f ,n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s/r,o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 39,849 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,782 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,141 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 36,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 34,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,852 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 32,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,979 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,313 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 29,313 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,298 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 MKB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 39,872 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 L500 MKB, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L500 MKB registered?

L500 MKB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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