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V80 GRF

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

60,689 mi
Last recorded60,689 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 60,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 58,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 52,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 49,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 42,548 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,341 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 41,652 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 39,934 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 39,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 39,323 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 39,323 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 14 May 2016 38,985 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 38,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,027 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,751 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 37,244 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,244 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,047 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 35,691 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,691 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 32,753 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,112 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,174 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both drive shaft c.v.gaiters(outer)are split

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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V80 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 V80 GRF, 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 V80 GRF registered?

V80 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V80 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V80 GRF shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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