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T333 TVR

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,869 mi
Last recorded83,869 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT333 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 83,869 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 83,869 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 81,907 miles

Front wipers slow but functional

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 80,645 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 79,316 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 77,855 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 75,072 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald on inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil/ lube leaking from o/s/r hub

wipers poor

Fail 23 Dec 2020 75,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and bald on inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil/ lube leaking from o/s/r hub

wipers poor

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,689 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear hub damp

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 64,061 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,804 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,375 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 56,097 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,951 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,527 miles

Slight bulging on o/s/f brake hose.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 52,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight bulging on o/s/f brake hose.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,137 miles

nearside rear cv boot split

offside rear cv boot split

Pass 7 May 2008 51,047 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear c.v gaiters slightly deterioated

Pass 8 Feb 2007 50,768 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 49,070 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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T333 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T333 TVR, 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 T333 TVR registered?

T333 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T333 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T333 TVR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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