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X500 TVR

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,126 mi
Last recorded37,126 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 37,126 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 37,126 miles

Central Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 37,099 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 37,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,051 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 37,028 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 36,999 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 36,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 36,782 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 36,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,260 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

burning smell inside car

slight smear from wipers

Pass 15 May 2013 33,665 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,435 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 30,587 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 28,573 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,385 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 26,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 22,564 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion top and bottom arms front both sides

Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,452 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 21,957 miles

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

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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X500 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X500 TVR, 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

How do I check the history of X500 TVR?

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What year was X500 TVR registered?

X500 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X500 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 TVR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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