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V8 TFF

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

33,198 mi
Last recorded33,198 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 33,198 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 33,006 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 31,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 30,631 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 30,024 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 29,322 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 28,064 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 27,508 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 26,744 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 26,308 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 25,789 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 25,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 25,283 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 24,695 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 24,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,223 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,395 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 21,702 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 21,146 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 19,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,506 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 16,683 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 TFF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

V8 TFF is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V8 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 TFF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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