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T185 JCA

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,914 mi
Last recorded36,914 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 JCA
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 36,914 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 36,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 36,628 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 36,625 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 36,503 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 36,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,986 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 35,984 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,955 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,734 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 35,734 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 35,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,291 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,470 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,736 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 32,094 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,636 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,752 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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T185 JCA is a 1999 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 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 T185 JCA, 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.

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What year was T185 JCA registered?

T185 JCA is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 27 March 1999.

Is T185 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T185 JCA 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.

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