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V440 DDF

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,707 mi
Last recorded46,707 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV440 DDF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 46,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 46,601 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 46,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 46,117 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 46,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,330 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 42,838 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 42,480 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 42,480 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 42,461 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 42,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 39,250 miles

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

general under body surface corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2008 39,242 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,108 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,441 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight oil leak on o/s/r hub

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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V440 DDF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 V440 DDF, 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 V440 DDF registered?

V440 DDF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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