TVR Griffith 500
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,988 cc
L8 OACMOT history
L8 OAC is a blue petrol TVR Griffith 500 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 28,583 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 28,583 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 601 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 OAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Griffith 500
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 OAC was last recorded at 28,583 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 27,231 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,352 miles
- Average per year
- 601 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 28,583 miles
- 2025 – 27,231 miles
- 2024 – 26,651 miles
- 2023 – 25,805 miles
- 2022 – 25,068 miles
- 2021 – 24,531 miles
- 2019 – 24,436 miles
- 2018 – 23,953 miles
- 2017 – 23,679 miles
- 2016 – 23,080 miles
- 2015 – 22,721 miles
- 2014 – 22,159 miles
- 2013 – 21,523 miles
- 2012 – 21,095 miles
- 2011 – 20,796 miles
- 2010 – 20,161 miles
- 2009 – 19,442 miles
- 2008 – 17,347 miles
- 2007 – 17,007 miles
- 2006 – 16,510 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass28,583 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass28,583 miles (+1,352)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 28,583 miles
- Test number
- 292426195530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,231 miles (+580)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 27,231 miles
- Test number
- 770476634509
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front "A" Arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass26,651 miles (+846)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 26,651 miles
- Test number
- 143421998410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass25,805 miles (+737)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 25,805 miles
- Test number
- 676412585631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,068 miles (+537)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 25,068 miles
- Test number
- 729526138245
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass24,531 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2022
- Odometer
- 24,531 miles
- Test number
- 682841469695
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail24,520 miles (+11)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,520 miles
- Test number
- 445924001786
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail24,509 miles (+73)2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,509 miles
- Test number
- 507725423359
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion done (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion done (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on upper wishbone (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on upper wishbone (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass24,436 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 24,436 miles
- Test number
- 911742483504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,383 miles (+430)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,383 miles
- Test number
- 249657541946
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass23,953 miles (+274)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 23,953 miles
- Test number
- 835118012094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,679 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 23,679 miles
- Test number
- 915693184824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,676 miles (+596)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,676 miles
- Test number
- 220325997650
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass23,080 miles (+359)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 23,080 miles
- Test number
- 106286257078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,721 miles (+562)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 22,721 miles
- Test number
- 846668295037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,159 miles (+636)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 22,159 miles
- Test number
- 799385404191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,523 miles (+428)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 21,523 miles
- Test number
- 838214893071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,095 miles (+299)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 21,095 miles
- Test number
- 676563602177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,796 miles (+635)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 20,796 miles
- Test number
- 585231301165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,161 miles (+719)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 20,161 miles
- Test number
- 313064500156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,442 miles (+2,095)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 19,442 miles
- Test number
- 903383199078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,347 miles (+340)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 17,347 miles
- Test number
- 274560508115
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass17,007 miles (+497)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 17,007 miles
- Test number
- 443009387059
- NoteBoth rear tyres nearing the legal limit.
Pass16,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 16,510 miles
- Test number
- 454987796016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 OAC
- Does L8 OAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 OAC is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 OAC?
- The MOT on L8 OAC is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 OAC done?
- L8 OAC was recorded at 28,583 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 601 miles a year.
- Has L8 OAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 OAC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on L8 OAC 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 L8 OAC find?
- L8 OAC passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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