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V456 DAH

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,776 mi
Last recorded96,776 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 DAH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 96,776 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 94,578 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 91,644 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 87,911 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering u/j (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 83,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,377 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,905 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 80,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,890 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 78,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,881 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,977 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 25 Feb 2013 76,032 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 15 Feb 2012 73,928 miles

o/s side repeater starting to show white light

oil leak(s) on engine

slight exhaust blow on centre section

Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,928 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s side repeater starting to show white light

oil leak(s) on engine

slight exhaust blow on centre section

Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,433 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 72,432 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 69,824 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 69,824 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,555 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 64,555 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 58,534 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 54,159 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V456 DAH is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 V456 DAH, 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 V456 DAH registered?

V456 DAH is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V456 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V456 DAH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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