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P1 GRF

2000 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

32,860 mi
Last recorded32,860 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Griffith 50033,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 32,860 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 32,516 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 31,938 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 31,123 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 31,079 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 30,767 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusting on the inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,698 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,492 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,367 miles

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

both front coil springs very rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2014 29,668 miles

ALL suspension coil springs corroded

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 29,668 miles

ALL suspension coil springs corroded

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 3 Apr 2013 28,105 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 28,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,236 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 12 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 12 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 25,722 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,215 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 24,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,154 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,650 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 21,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 20,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,374 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 18,818 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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P1 GRF is a 2000 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 76%.

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 P1 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 26 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P1 GRF registered?

P1 GRF is a 2000 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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The MOT history for P1 GRF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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