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R337 CLS

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Turquoise Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

66,543 mi
Last recorded66,543 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 CLS
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,543 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 64,690 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 61,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,549 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 57,505 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 57,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has small tear in boot cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 55,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 55,624 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 54,579 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 53,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,547 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,461 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,799 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,293 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,932 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,911 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,001 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,326 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 46,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 44,927 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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R337 CLS is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Turquoise with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 R337 CLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R337 CLS registered?

R337 CLS is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R337 CLS safe to buy?

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