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T227 SBJ

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,631 mi
Last recorded56,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 SBJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 56,631 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 55,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 55,226 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,731 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,195 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 53,636 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 53,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 53,148 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 52,806 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 52,553 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipes at pump damp (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

special rear registration plate fitted to allow rear registration plate lamp to illuminate through it

Fail 11 May 2017 52,545 miles

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipes at pump damp (2.3.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 May 2016 51,600 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,608 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 50,694 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 49,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,891 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 47,888 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,781 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,930 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,263 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 35,881 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 31,454 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 26,136 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 26,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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T227 SBJ is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T227 SBJ, 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 T227 SBJ registered?

T227 SBJ is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T227 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T227 SBJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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