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T500 DLR

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,927 mi
Last recorded56,927 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 DLR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 56,927 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 55,694 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 52,970 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 52,970 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 51,803 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,489 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 46,216 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,808 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 39,201 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,539 miles

both rear wheel bearing housings damp with oil

Fail 18 Jun 2012 35,532 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both rear wheel bearing housings damp with oil

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,272 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,116 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,637 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 17,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,042 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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T500 DLR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T500 DLR, 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 T500 DLR registered?

T500 DLR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T500 DLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 DLR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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