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V8 CDW

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,299 mi
Last recorded28,299 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 CDW
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 28,299 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 25,273 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 21,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 19,967 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 19,946 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2021 19,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 19,827 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,719 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 19,451 miles

Both front tyres perished

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread cuts

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 19,290 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 19,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,219 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 18,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 17,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 15,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 13,576 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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V8 CDW is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V8 CDW, 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 V8 CDW registered?

V8 CDW is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 November 1999.

Is V8 CDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 CDW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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