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V836 DDX

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,214 mi
Last recorded82,214 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV836 DDX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 82,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 81,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 81,313 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 79,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread Depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 78,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Upper Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) UJ (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,724 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,720 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 75,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Sep 2017 74,587 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 74,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,343 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 73,343 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,145 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,816 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,669 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,669 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 63,732 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 11 Oct 2010 59,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,093 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,395 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,888 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,977 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 38,570 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 38,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V836 DDX is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V836 DDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V836 DDX registered?

V836 DDX is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V836 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V836 DDX shows 27 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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