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V88 GRF

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,586 mi
Last recorded40,586 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 40,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,670 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 39,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 39,067 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,831 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,591 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 36,778 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,332 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 36,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 32,775 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,671 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,703 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 29,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,412 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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V88 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V88 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

How do I check the history of V88 GRF?

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What year was V88 GRF registered?

V88 GRF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V88 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 GRF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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