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V8 GRN

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Silver Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,636 mi
Last recorded82,636 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GRN
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 82,636 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 82,636 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,433 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 82,050 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 82,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush UPPER AND LOWER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,919 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,625 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 78,642 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 78,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,115 miles

rear number plate not showing light through?

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,658 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 72,658 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,760 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,020 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 63,020 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2011 60,439 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,151 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 49,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 42,169 miles

1/front damper top mount bushes worn

Pass 13 Feb 2006 38,510 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 GRN is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Silver with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V8 GRN, 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.

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What year was V8 GRN registered?

V8 GRN is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V8 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 GRN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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