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TLC 1

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,605 mi
Last recorded36,605 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLC 1
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 36,605 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 36,512 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 36,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 36,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,971 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2014 35,456 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 34,389 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,707 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,663 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,622 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 31,943 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,440 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 30,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 30,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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TLC 1 is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TLC 1, 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 TLC 1 registered?

TLC 1 is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is TLC 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLC 1 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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