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TVR Griffith 500

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 4,988 cc

L21 TVRMOT history

L21 TVR is a purple petrol TVR Griffith 500 first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,882 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Griffith 500
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 TVR was last recorded at 54,882 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,996 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,886 miles
Average per year
1,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,882 miles
  • 2025 – 52,996 miles
  • 2024 – 47,839 miles
  • 2023 – 44,935 miles
  • 2022 – 41,731 miles
  • 2021 – 41,346 miles
  • 2019 – 40,813 miles
  • 2018 – 39,359 miles
  • 2017 – 37,742 miles
  • 2016 – 37,524 miles
  • 2015 – 37,252 miles
  • 2014 – 36,801 miles
  • 2013 – 36,439 miles
  • 2012 – 36,201 miles
  • 2011 – 35,393 miles
  • 2010 – 34,437 miles
  • 2008 – 33,673 miles
  • 2007 – 32,784 miles
  • 2006 – 31,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,882 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,882 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,882 miles
    Test number
    279982095672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,996 miles
    Test number
    374346330012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail52,996 miles (+5,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,996 miles
    Test number
    697955924941
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass47,839 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,839 miles
    Test number
    433912640996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,935 miles (+3,204)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    44,935 miles
    Test number
    933823751915
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective main beam lens cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded by lower ball joint mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass41,731 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,731 miles
    Test number
    508992383874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,346 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,346 miles
    Test number
    602461957204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,813 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    618483621742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,239 miles (+880)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,239 miles
    Test number
    680796776723
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  10. Pass39,359 miles (+1,617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    39,359 miles
    Test number
    874207321169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass37,742 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,742 miles
    Test number
    754177581201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,524 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,524 miles
    Test number
    708908184544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,252 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,252 miles
    Test number
    815990675141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,801 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,801 miles
    Test number
    609340754167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,439 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,439 miles
    Test number
    135333393403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,201 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,201 miles
    Test number
    917238082039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,393 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,393 miles
    Test number
    359691491056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,437 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,437 miles
    Test number
    301062300126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,673 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,673 miles
    Test number
    694205718345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,784 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,784 miles
    Test number
    441685607386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,731 miles
    Test number
    304394016310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 TVR

Does L21 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 TVR is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 TVR?
The MOT on L21 TVR is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 TVR done?
L21 TVR was recorded at 54,882 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,195 miles a year.
Has L21 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 TVR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 TVR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L21 TVR find?
L21 TVR passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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