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Y500 GRF

2001 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,693 mi
Last recorded67,693 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Griffith 50027,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 67,693 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 67,279 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 67,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 67,070 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 66,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 66,214 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 65,849 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 64,815 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 64,815 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,036 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking slightly

Offside Front tyre tread cracking close to inner ply/cords

Pass 13 Feb 2015 64,013 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

power steering pump noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,336 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

power steering pump wining

rear drive shaft gators perished

Fail 25 Feb 2014 63,336 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

power steering pump wining

rear drive shaft gators perished

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,427 miles

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

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

Oil leak

power steering pump noisey

Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,277 miles

Oil leak

power steering pump bearings noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,442 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 59,442 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,964 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 58,964 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,216 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 55,192 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 50,313 miles

front number plate incorrect letter amd number size

Pass 26 May 2006 50,277 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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Y500 GRF is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 Y500 GRF, 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 Y500 GRF?

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What year was Y500 GRF registered?

Y500 GRF is a 2001 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y500 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y500 GRF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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