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NL52 RRV

2003 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

36,049 mi
Last recorded36,049 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Tvr Griffith 50031,132 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 RRV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 36,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 35,498 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 35,466 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 35,401 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 35,222 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 35,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,704 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 32,183 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,369 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear hubs contaminated with oil

steering shaft fouling wiring and engine hoses

Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,258 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 31,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,132 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 31,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,940 miles

Oil leak

front and rear discs rusted

rear hubs leaking greas

Pass 27 May 2010 30,726 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 30,197 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 26,940 miles

offside rear outer diff oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 29 Dec 2007 22,630 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 17,837 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 15,196 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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NL52 RRV is a 2003 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 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 31,132 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 NL52 RRV, 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 23 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NL52 RRV?

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What year was NL52 RRV registered?

NL52 RRV is a 2003 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is NL52 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 RRV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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