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N5 GRF

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Yellow Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

40,749 mi
Last recorded40,749 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 40,749 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 40,092 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 39,967 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 39,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 39,161 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 38,966 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 38,728 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 38,661 miles

both rear tyres on 2 mm

hand brake readings low

Fail 30 Oct 2018 38,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres on 2 mm

hand brake readings low

Pass 25 Oct 2017 37,694 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 37,569 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,114 miles

offside lower main beam not working

Fail 13 Nov 2015 37,113 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside lower main beam not working

Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,008 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,510 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 29,838 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 7 Dec 2007 27,638 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 25,188 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 22,640 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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N5 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Yellow with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N5 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 N5 GRF registered?

N5 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 11 December 1999.

Is N5 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 GRF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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