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V8 REV

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

24,007 mi
Last recorded24,007 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 REV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 24,007 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 23,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 23,842 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 23,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 23,650 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,449 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,267 miles

Slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 22,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 22,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 21,944 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,466 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 21,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 20,989 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2010 20,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2009 20,490 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 20,486 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,590 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 19,589 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 19,112 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,551 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 REV is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 REV, 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 REV registered?

V8 REV is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V8 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 REV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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