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R500 HOT

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,165 mi
Last recorded66,165 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 66,165 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 3mm 2454516 toyo's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 65,023 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 60,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 60,373 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose does not lock into position (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 55,535 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 53,498 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 53,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,793 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 51,320 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,437 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 49,181 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,950 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 48,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,642 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 48,638 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,435 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,141 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn,

Pass 1 May 2009 29,893 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,238 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 25,079 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,866 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

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 HOT is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HOT, 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 HOT registered?

R500 HOT is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R500 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 HOT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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