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MY51 GRF

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,382 mi
Last recorded37,382 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY51 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 37,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 37,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 37,163 miles

Slight leak from N/S/R hub

Slight leak from rear differential

Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,123 miles

slight leak from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,042 miles

headlamps need to be lowerd slighty

Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,474 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 36,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,650 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,128 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,100 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,624 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 29,788 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,868 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2009 28,868 miles

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

engine oil leaks

instrument gauges not working.

Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,665 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Sep 2006 26,697 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 26,697 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 24,550 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 24,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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MY51 GRF is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 27,814 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 MY51 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 25 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MY51 GRF registered?

MY51 GRF is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is MY51 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY51 GRF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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