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S123 CRB

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,596 mi
Last recorded45,596 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 CRB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 45,596 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack leaking, power steering pump pipe slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter, possible rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 45,298 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 45,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 45,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,675 miles

Nearside front chassis rail corroding

Offside front chassis rail corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2023 44,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside front chassis rail corroding

Offside front chassis rail corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2022 44,413 miles

Offside front upper chassis rail starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2021 44,275 miles

Offside front upper chassis rail starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2020 44,144 miles

Both front top chassis rails corroding

Damp around steering rack

Pass 21 Mar 2019 43,736 miles

All brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

Both front upper chassis rails corroding

Damp around both steering rack gaiters

Signs of offside front wheel rubbing on lower suspension arm

Pass 28 Mar 2018 43,659 miles

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

Corrosion to front upper chassis rails by exhaust manifold.

Signs of offside front wheel rubbing on lower arm.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,994 miles

Corrosion to front upper chassis rails by exhaust manifolds

Signs of offside front wheel rubbing on lower wishbone

Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,220 miles

Corrosion to front chassis top rails by exhaust manifolds

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,890 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside chassis corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2015 41,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside chassis corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,575 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,272 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,891 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,587 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 33,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,114 miles

both rear tyres on minimum

Pass 13 Apr 2007 26,558 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,813 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 23,813 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2006 23,714 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front brake hose rubbing the other rubber hose

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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S123 CRB is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 27,814 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 S123 CRB, 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 25 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S123 CRB registered?

S123 CRB is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is S123 CRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S123 CRB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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