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T430 UBA

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,823 mi
Last recorded57,823 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT430 UBA
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 57,823 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 57,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 56,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 56,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,150 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,602 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,484 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 53,384 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,997 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 51,111 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 49,665 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,746 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,076 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,444 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,468 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 44,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,519 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 35,686 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 35,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,223 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,957 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 32,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 31,294 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 29,132 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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T430 UBA is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T430 UBA, 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 T430 UBA registered?

T430 UBA is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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