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V8 GRF

2004 Tvr Griffith 500

Turquoise Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,278 mi
Last recorded92,278 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 92,278 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 90,861 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 89,269 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,167 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,878 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 85,036 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both out riggers poor condition

Pass 17 May 2018 80,602 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 79,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 76,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,384 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,170 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 60,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,144 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,331 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 20,018 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 GRF is a 2004 Tvr Griffith 500 in Turquoise with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 22 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V8 GRF registered?

V8 GRF is a 2004 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 17 April 2004.

Is V8 GRF safe to buy?

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