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T50 OPB

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,733 mi
Last recorded51,733 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 OPB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 51,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,004 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,144 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 50,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,187 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,999 miles

CHIP IN ZONE B OF WINDSCREEN

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (16%) IT WOULD APPEAR PARK BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Pass 1 Aug 2014 49,475 miles

chip in zone B of windscreen

front suspension lower wishbone arms corroding

oil leaks on engine

Fail 29 Jul 2014 49,475 miles

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)

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

chip in zone B of windscreen

front suspension lower wishbone arms corroding

oil leaks on engine

Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,887 miles

chip in windscreen outside zone A

oil leak(s) on engine

Fail 4 Jun 2013 48,887 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

chip in windscreen outside zone A

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,267 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,880 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 36,318 miles

moisture around power steering pipes

some corrosion to chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,894 miles

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

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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T50 OPB is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T50 OPB, 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

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What year was T50 OPB registered?

T50 OPB is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T50 OPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T50 OPB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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