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V500 TVR

1999 Tvr Griffith

Orange Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

18,101 mi
Last recorded18,101 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith38,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 18,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,051 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 17,960 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 17,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 17,886 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,752 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 17,735 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 17,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 16,922 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 16,494 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,017 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,856 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 14,604 miles

both front tyres starting to split and perish on outside edges

Fail 10 Aug 2009 14,580 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres starting to split and perish on outside edges

Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,208 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 13,294 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,701 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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V500 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith in Orange with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 38,302 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 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V500 TVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Tvr Griffith is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V500 TVR?

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What year was V500 TVR registered?

V500 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V500 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V500 TVR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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