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TVR Griffith 500

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,988 cc

S43 GBDMOT history

S43 GBD is a blue petrol TVR Griffith 500 first used on 16 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 29,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
29,527 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 GBD
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
16 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 GBD was last recorded at 29,527 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 3,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2006: 11,673 miles, lower than 52,047 miles on 10 Nov 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
25,647 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,880 miles
Average per year
1,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 29,527 miles
  • 2022 – 25,647 miles
  • 2019 – 23,761 miles
  • 2018 – 21,800 miles
  • 2017 – 21,755 miles
  • 2016 – 19,716 miles
  • 2015 – 18,519 miles
  • 2014 – 17,728 miles
  • 2012 – 13,720 miles
  • 2011 – 13,395 miles
  • 2010 – 13,253 miles
  • 2009 – 13,193 miles
  • 2008 – 12,921 miles
  • 2007 – 12,555 miles
  • 2006 – 11,673 miles
  • 2005 – 52,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,527 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,527 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    637105538705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass25,647 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    25,647 miles
    Test number
    272669874784
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail25,641 miles (+1,880)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,641 miles
    Test number
    704841199562
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass23,761 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    23,761 miles
    Test number
    882674737079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,800 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    21,800 miles
    Test number
    438526339335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,755 miles
    Test number
    882534355092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail21,755 miles (+2,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,755 miles
    Test number
    446822985844
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  8. Pass19,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,716 miles
    Test number
    212294846646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail19,716 miles (+1,197)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,716 miles
    Test number
    711677572995
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  10. Pass18,519 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,519 miles
    Test number
    145266445159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,728 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,728 miles
    Test number
    525131394131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,611 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,611 miles
    Test number
    159018294492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,720 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,720 miles
    Test number
    547405262108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,395 miles (+142)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,395 miles
    Test number
    735372891140
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll chassis wearing
    • NoteN/s and o/s upper ball jonit rubbers split

  15. Pass13,253 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    13,253 miles
    Test number
    350638430264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,193 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,193 miles
    Test number
    563070729276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,921 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,921 miles
    Test number
    364285018201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,555 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,555 miles
    Test number
    480487407200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,673 miles (-40,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    11,673 miles
    Test number
    494320906283
    • NoteOS windscreenwasher pipe loose

  20. Pass52,047 miles (+41,543)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,047 miles
    Test number
    741174515395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,504 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    10,504 miles
    Test number
    350855995421
    • NoteBorderline condensation to off side headlamp †both front tyres weaaring edges †both rear tyres wearing edges †offr side rear tyre prssure appears low
    • NoteEngine overheated during emisssion test unable to release pressure cap to check water level

Questions about S43 GBD

Does S43 GBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 GBD expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 GBD?
The MOT on S43 GBD expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 GBD done?
S43 GBD was recorded at 29,527 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 1,070 miles a year.
Has S43 GBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 GBD has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S43 GBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S43 GBD find?
S43 GBD passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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