CarVerify

Free Car Check

R39 BHB

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,242 mi
Last recorded63,242 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 BHB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 63,242 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 61,742 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 61,174 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 59,201 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,737 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 57,977 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 57,107 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 56,430 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,022 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 51,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 50,655 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2013 49,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 49,350 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 48,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,534 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 45,841 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 44,982 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 44,075 miles

slight oil leak engine area

Pass 29 May 2007 43,212 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 41,328 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
Full Tvr Griffith 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R39 BHB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R39 BHB, 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

How do I check the history of R39 BHB?

You can check the full history of R39 BHB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R39 BHB registered?

R39 BHB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R39 BHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 BHB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R39 BHB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R39 BHB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.