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R1 TVR

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

20,270 mi
Last recorded20,270 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 20,270 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 20,070 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 19,601 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 19,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 19,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside washer pipe split.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 19,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer pipe split/perished

Pass 2 Oct 2020 18,668 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 18,667 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 18,663 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 18,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 18,232 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 18,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 17,944 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 17,913 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,339 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 17,339 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 17,046 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,791 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 16,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,379 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,096 miles

no plate lights dim

Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,985 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,534 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 15,292 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 14,200 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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R1 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R1 TVR, 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 R1 TVR registered?

R1 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R1 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 TVR shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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