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G500 TVR

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

23,632 mi
Last recorded23,632 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG500 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 23,632 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 23,588 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 23,476 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 23,175 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 23,098 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 22,987 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 22,504 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 22,504 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 22,355 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 22,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,261 miles

OIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE

Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,174 miles

oil leaks on engine

Pass 26 Sep 2013 22,080 miles

both driveshafts outer c.v boots starting to crack/perish

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 29 May 2012 21,623 miles

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 31 May 2011 21,227 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 21,227 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 May 2010 20,949 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

p.a.s fluid level low

Pass 26 May 2010 20,949 miles

p.a.s fluid level low

Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,705 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 20,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,521 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 20,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 20,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,311 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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G500 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,352 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 G500 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 28 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G500 TVR?

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What year was G500 TVR registered?

G500 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is G500 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G500 TVR shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G500 TVR have outstanding finance?

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