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TVR 1T

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Purple Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,133 mi
Last recorded15,133 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 1T
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 15,133 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 14,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 14,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 13,744 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 13,186 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 13,118 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 12,958 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 12,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak to nearside and offside rear bearing / hub

Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,875 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,304 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 12,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 11,992 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 11,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,656 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,297 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 10,444 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 9,860 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 9,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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TVR 1T is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Purple with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 27,814 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVR 1T, 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 25 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 TVR 1T?

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What year was TVR 1T registered?

TVR 1T is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is TVR 1T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 1T shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVR 1T have outstanding finance?

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