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TVR Griffith 500

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 4,988 cc

L55 GRFMOT history

L55 GRF is a red petrol TVR Griffith 500 first used on 12 Sept 1995. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,540 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 GRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Griffith 500
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
12 Sept 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 GRF was last recorded at 99,540 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,068 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
472 miles
Average per year
1,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,540 miles
  • 2025 – 99,068 miles
  • 2024 – 97,186 miles
  • 2023 – 94,556 miles
  • 2022 – 90,054 miles
  • 2021 – 89,148 miles
  • 2020 – 87,922 miles
  • 2019 – 86,912 miles
  • 2016 – 84,859 miles
  • 2015 – 82,953 miles
  • 2014 – 81,223 miles
  • 2013 – 80,675 miles
  • 2011 – 79,833 miles
  • 2010 – 76,061 miles
  • 2009 – 73,205 miles
  • 2008 – 68,732 miles
  • 2007 – 63,437 miles
  • 2006 – 60,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,540 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,540 miles (+472)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,540 miles
    Test number
    148433950216
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,068 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    99,068 miles
    Test number
    462804515814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,186 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    97,186 miles
    Test number
    682365562030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,556 miles (+4,502)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    94,556 miles
    Test number
    490159061533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,054 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,054 miles
    Test number
    357514469554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,148 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    877435268741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,922 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,922 miles
    Test number
    111476647098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,912 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,912 miles
    Test number
    603584636339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,859 miles (+1,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,859 miles
    Test number
    526918237021
    • AdvisoryFront front tyres getting low inner edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass82,953 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,953 miles
    Test number
    725614855128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,223 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    589824554121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    818745183159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,675 miles (+842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,675 miles
    Test number
    226332583194
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass79,833 miles (+3,772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    546534851155
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass76,061 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    954045840175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,988 miles (+2,783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,988 miles
    Test number
    430094230111
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail73,205 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    482606059174
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass73,205 miles (+4,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    983496559123
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass68,732 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    144339788113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,437 miles (+3,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,437 miles
    Test number
    101594227153
    • NoteChecked rear number was illuminated and was found to be so

  21. Pass60,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    433218236143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 GRF

Does L55 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 GRF is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 GRF?
The MOT on L55 GRF is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 GRF done?
L55 GRF was recorded at 99,540 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,940 miles a year.
Has L55 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 GRF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on L55 GRF 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 L55 GRF find?
L55 GRF passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all.

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