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L500 TVR

1999 Tvr Griffith

Silver Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,675 mi
Last recorded73,675 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith38,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 73,675 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 68,263 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 60,400 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 56,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 55,266 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 54,361 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,220 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 54,219 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/upper wishbone rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,048 miles

General corrosion to chassis

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

Pass 3 May 2016 53,551 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 53,541 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,921 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,276 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 44,241 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,216 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 44,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,080 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

r/o/s cv gaiter split

Fail 3 Jul 2009 41,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

r/o/s cv gaiter split

Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,914 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear outer driveshaft gaiters leaking

Pass 25 May 2006 37,663 miles

Both front flexi hoses have corroded ferrules.

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2006 37,625 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 36,525 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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L500 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith in Silver with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,302 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L500 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Tvr Griffith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L500 TVR registered?

L500 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is L500 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 TVR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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