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T970 LGO

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,282 mi
Last recorded38,282 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT970 LGO
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 38,282 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,575 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 37,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,405 miles

Nearside Rear HALF SHAFT OIL LEAKING

Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,274 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 28 Jul 2016 37,800 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,781 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner wall cracking

Offside Front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2014 36,688 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,301 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,914 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,733 miles

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

o/s/r half shaft oil seal starting to leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,130 miles

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

front discs wearing

o/s/r half shaft seal weaping

Pass 30 Jun 2009 34,669 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,851 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 32,851 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,873 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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T970 LGO is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T970 LGO, 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 T970 LGO registered?

T970 LGO is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T970 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T970 LGO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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