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R500 TEK

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,729 mi
Last recorded50,729 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 50,729 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 50,175 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 48,575 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,376 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 47,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,511 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 46,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,580 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 45,527 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,004 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,034 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,008 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 41,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 39,804 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,086 miles

nearside and offside front coil springs slightly corroded.

offside front of steering rack slightly damp.

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front inner side of brake discs.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,003 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,988 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,891 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,209 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 32,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,946 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,831 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

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 TEK 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 TEK, 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

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What year was R500 TEK registered?

R500 TEK is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R500 TEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 TEK 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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