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R500 JTB

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,601 mi
Last recorded38,601 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 38,601 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 38,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 38,040 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 37,627 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 37,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 36,873 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 36,400 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 36,400 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,158 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 35,437 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 35,437 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 34,934 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,444 miles

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,462 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,468 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,974 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,658 miles

both rear hubs small oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 26,986 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 25,673 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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R500 JTB 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 87.5%.

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 R500 JTB, 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 JTB registered?

R500 JTB is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R500 JTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 JTB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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