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V8 TVX

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,232 mi
Last recorded33,232 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 TVX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 33,232 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 32,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 32,482 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 32,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 32,343 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 31,830 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,068 miles

both upper rear arm front bushes catching mount

general corrosion on chassis

Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,815 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 30,009 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 30,006 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 29,641 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,563 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,887 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 TVX is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

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

Is V8 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 TVX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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