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WA51 JBZ

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,998 mi
Last recorded31,998 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 JBZ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 31,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 31,926 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 31,682 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2021 31,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,833 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,552 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,094 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal leak

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

Offside Rear Hub seal leak

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,598 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,236 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,817 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,650 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 27,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 27,606 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,432 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,450 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 22,901 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,715 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2008 21,715 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,481 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,983 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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WA51 JBZ is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 27,814 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 WA51 JBZ, 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 25 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 WA51 JBZ registered?

WA51 JBZ is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is WA51 JBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 JBZ shows 21 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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