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V888 GRF

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

31,123 mi
Last recorded31,123 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 31,123 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 30,169 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 29,001 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 27,643 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 27,497 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,028 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 26,844 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 26,477 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 25,443 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,330 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 22,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

chassis has corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2012 22,272 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

chassis has corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2011 21,417 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs pitted

Slight corrosion to chassis.

Strong smell of petrol in car, unable to see tank.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 21,417 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs pitted

Slight corrosion to chassis.

Strong smell of petrol in car, unable to see tank.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,621 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 20,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 19,005 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 18,997 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Both rear driveshafts inner+outer rubber gaitors split

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 17,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise inspect rear brake pad thickness

both rear outer c v gaiters split

Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,825 miles

advise inspect rear brake pad thickness

both rear outer c v gaiters split

Pass 23 Nov 2005 16,774 miles

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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V888 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue 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 V888 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V888 GRF registered?

V888 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 25 October 1999.

Is V888 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 GRF 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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