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W397 YPX

2000 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,834 mi
Last recorded73,834 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Griffith 50033,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 YPX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 73,834 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,222 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,405 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 71,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 69,764 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 69,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits .800 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits peek 7.14% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits peek 7.38% emission sheet attached to fail cert (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 540ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 68,839 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 68,378 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 68,378 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,080 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,999 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,220 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion small rust hole in out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion small rust hole in out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,958 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,280 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,761 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012
Fail 7 Dec 2012 50,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,701 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 45,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,430 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 32,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 31,723 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,163 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 29,505 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 29,419 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear drive shaft boots perished

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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W397 YPX is a 2000 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 33,368 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 W397 YPX, 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 26 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 W397 YPX registered?

W397 YPX is a 2000 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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