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S44 ETL

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Yellow Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,022 mi
Last recorded22,022 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 ETL
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 22,022 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 21,897 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 21,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 19,874 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 18,378 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 18,225 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 18,030 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 17,699 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under bonnet fuel hose starting to perish/crack

Fail 1 Aug 2018 17,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under bonnet fuel hose starting to perish/crack

Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,294 miles

both wipers judder

Pass 8 Aug 2016 13,300 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 11,957 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 11,107 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 8,557 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 8,307 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 7,631 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,159 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 3,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 3,326 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 2,962 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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S44 ETL is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Yellow with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 S44 ETL, 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

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What year was S44 ETL registered?

S44 ETL is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is S44 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S44 ETL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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