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T1 PJV

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,098 mi
Last recorded38,098 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 PJV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 38,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 37,455 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 36,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 35,728 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 35,003 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 34,998 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 34,489 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 33,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre is low and slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner/outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear tyres are low on tread depth

Pass 21 May 2018 32,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 9 May 2017 29,856 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 29,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,833 miles

O/S/Rear cv boot split

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 29,559 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak on rear carriers

Pass 12 May 2011 29,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 25 May 2010 29,383 miles

REAR HUB SEALS LEAKING

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,361 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,904 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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T1 PJV is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T1 PJV, 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 T1 PJV registered?

T1 PJV is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T1 PJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 PJV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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