CarVerify

Free Car Check

SDS 555

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,640 mi
Last recorded24,640 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSDS 555
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 24,640 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 23,910 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 22,997 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 22,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 21,856 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 21,512 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 21,158 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 20,891 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,694 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 16,599 miles

OUTER CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Fail 13 May 2011 16,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OUTER CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,363 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both outer bars slightly corroded

both rear anti roll wrap round bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2010 15,286 miles

CLUTCH SLAVE CILYNDER, LEAKING BADILY.

OIL LEVEL VERY LOW

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT TRACK RODS, AND TRACK ROD BALL JOINT GAITORS SPLIT

Fail 26 Aug 2008 13,943 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,943 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 12,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,560 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,406 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
Full Tvr Griffith 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SDS 555 is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SDS 555, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SDS 555?

You can check the full history of SDS 555 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SDS 555 registered?

SDS 555 is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is SDS 555 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SDS 555 shows 20 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 SDS 555 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SDS 555. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.