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T500 SJR

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,844 mi
Last recorded52,844 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 SJR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 52,844 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 52,601 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 51,658 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 51,093 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 50,076 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,743 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 47,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,679 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 45,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 45,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 44,324 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 43,247 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 41,659 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 41,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,914 miles

advise light corrosion on chassis

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,960 miles

adv slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 32,842 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,332 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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T500 SJR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJR, 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 SJR registered?

T500 SJR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 13 March 1999.

Is T500 SJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 SJR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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