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S200 GRF

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,517 mi
Last recorded38,517 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS200 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 38,517 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 38,446 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,312 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 38,091 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 37,605 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 35,440 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 35,439 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 33,024 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,209 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 32,209 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 30,307 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 30,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 30,134 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 28,179 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,397 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,443 miles

chassis been wax oiled

Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,610 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 21,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,480 miles

No plate lights not fitted at time of test [customer claims car is only used during daytime ]

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,877 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 18,211 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,763 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 16,798 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 16,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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S200 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 35,838 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 S200 GRF, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S200 GRF?

You can check the full history of S200 GRF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S200 GRF registered?

S200 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S200 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S200 GRF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S200 GRF have outstanding finance?

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