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R500 WWH

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,802 mi
Last recorded36,802 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 WWH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 36,802 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 35,160 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 35,033 miles

fuel hose deteriorated (pump)

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 35,033 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel hose deteriorated (pump)

Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,983 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 34,983 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 34,412 miles

Oil leak ()

battery light on

offside rear hub oil seal slight leak

Fail 25 Aug 2017 34,412 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak ()

battery light on

offside rear hub oil seal slight leak

Fail 20 May 2017 34,393 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

corrosion to chassis,oil leak engine,o/s/r shaft leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,771 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 33,737 miles

battery light on

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,753 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 32,219 miles

steering feels slightly notchy when turned by road wheels

Fail 6 Jun 2008 32,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,967 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 28,956 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear outer hub seal leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,678 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 WWH is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WWH, 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 WWH registered?

R500 WWH is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 8 November 1997.

Is R500 WWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 WWH shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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