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R555 TVR

1997 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,159 mi
Last recorded48,159 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Griffith 50039,872 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 48,159 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 47,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 46,875 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 46,562 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 46,150 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 45,606 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 45,202 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 44,005 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 44,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 40,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

chassis corroding in places

Pass 19 Nov 2016 39,471 miles

ALL brake hose ferrules corroded

chassis corroding in places

Pass 7 Nov 2015 38,094 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,595 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 2.5/3.00mm

Pass 11 Nov 2013 35,027 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,901 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 33,120 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 32,372 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,545 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,485 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 29,559 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,368 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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R555 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R555 TVR, 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 R555 TVR registered?

R555 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R555 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 TVR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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