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R500 PMG

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,119 mi
Last recorded54,119 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 54,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 53,836 miles

exhaust noisey

chassis corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2024 53,693 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat with a defective structure floor cracked (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underneath the steel frame structure has slight corrosion on various places

Pass 28 Jul 2023 53,028 miles

All suspension arms corroded but not considered excessive

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 10 Aug 2022 52,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 52,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 52,286 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 50,505 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 49,233 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,343 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 47,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 47,392 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 46,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,793 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,308 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 42,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,348 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,791 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 PMG 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 86.4%.

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 PMG, 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 R500 PMG?

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What year was R500 PMG registered?

R500 PMG is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R500 PMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 PMG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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