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X500 GRF

2000 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,742 mi
Last recorded53,742 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Griffith 50033,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 53,742 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 53,707 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,580 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 49,037 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,993 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 46,173 miles

Rear oil leak

coil spring corroded all springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,381 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,160 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 42,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,119 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,709 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,709 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,501 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 39,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 35,801 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,676 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,301 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 33,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,136 miles

bolt missing from rear underguard plate..........

Fail 16 Nov 2006 31,136 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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X500 GRF is a 2000 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X500 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X500 GRF?

You can check the full history of X500 GRF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X500 GRF registered?

X500 GRF is a 2000 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X500 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 GRF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X500 GRF have outstanding finance?

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