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W500 TVR

2000 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,789 mi
Last recorded50,789 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Griffith 50033,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 50,789 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 50,288 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 49,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 49,097 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 48,130 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 46,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 45,315 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 43,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 42,965 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,382 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,915 miles

advise n/s chassis outrigger slightly twisted

advise steering rack gaitors starting to crack

Pass 17 May 2011 36,732 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 31,868 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,128 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 24,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s brake discs slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Oct 2006 22,160 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 22,160 miles

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

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

Oil leak from rear of engine.

Pass 26 Oct 2005 18,552 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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W500 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red 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 W500 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 26 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 W500 TVR?

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What year was W500 TVR registered?

W500 TVR is a 2000 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 21 August 2000.

Is W500 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W500 TVR 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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