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T500 TVR

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,883 mi
Last recorded36,883 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 36,883 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 36,827 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 35,478 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 35,428 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 35,400 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 35,339 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 35,339 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,284 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 35,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,565 miles

Body has slight corrosion all chassis members (6.1.B.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,388 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,131 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,468 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,478 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,160 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,390 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,143 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 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T500 TVR?

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What year was T500 TVR registered?

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

Is T500 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 TVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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