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M1 GRF

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,693 mi
Last recorded29,693 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 29,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 29,198 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 29,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 29,157 miles

Chassis has been waxoyled

Front tyres are 15 years old

Rear tyres are 18 years old

Fail 25 Apr 2024 29,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Chassis has been waxoyled

Front tyres are 15 years old

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are 18 years old

Pass 27 Apr 2023 29,916 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 29,002 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 28,936 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 28,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 28,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,988 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 27,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,922 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 23,949 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm.

rear diff bush split.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,443 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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M1 GRF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M1 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 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 M1 GRF registered?

M1 GRF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M1 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 GRF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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