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W131 RCC

2000 Tvr Griffith 500

Grey Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,642 mi
Last recorded53,642 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Griffith 50033,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 RCC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 53,642 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 52,602 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 51,643 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 50,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 49,651 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,896 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 47,941 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 46,886 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 46,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 44,660 miles

Rear hubs damp

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,512 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 39,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,136 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 33,054 miles

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

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,641 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,143 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,243 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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W131 RCC is a 2000 Tvr Griffith 500 in Grey with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 W131 RCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W131 RCC registered?

W131 RCC is a 2000 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 10 June 2000.

Is W131 RCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W131 RCC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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