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R500 GFF

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,996 mi
Last recorded47,996 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 GFF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 47,996 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower universal joint (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 46,976 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 46,375 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 45,791 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 45,699 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on to the exhaust, fire hazard (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 44,795 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,939 miles

engine damp with oil

Pass 12 Jun 2019 42,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 40,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 40,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Axle with loose fixing bolts ball joint pinch bolt loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle with loose fixing bolts ball joint bolt loose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2017 39,892 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 38,352 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Front headlight damaged

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 38,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Front headlight damaged

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 37,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,854 miles

n/s wiper blade poor performance

n/s/f lower suspension arm has slight distortion

surface corrosion present in chassis and suspension arms

Fail 12 Sep 2013 35,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s wiper blade poor performance

n/s/f lower suspension arm has slight distortion

surface corrosion present in chassis and suspension arms

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,454 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,293 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/head light lenze slightly cracked .reg plate light slightly dem

Pass 12 Aug 2010 31,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 30,360 miles

Oil leak

both sides front upper and lower suspension arms surface corrosion

front and rear no plates non standard fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2008 29,149 miles

see checklist 652191

Pass 9 Jun 2007 26,882 miles

c/l 495651

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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R500 GFF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R500 GFF, 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 R500 GFF registered?

R500 GFF is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R500 GFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 GFF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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