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TVR Griffith 500

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,988 cc

S798 CFSMOT history

S798 CFS is a blue petrol TVR Griffith 500 first used on 4 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
59,489 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S798 CFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Griffith 500
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S798 CFS was last recorded at 59,489 miles on 5 May 2026, 623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,866 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
623 miles
Average per year
1,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,489 miles
  • 2025 – 58,866 miles
  • 2024 – 57,210 miles
  • 2021 – 56,991 miles
  • 2020 – 55,708 miles
  • 2019 – 54,041 miles
  • 2018 – 50,305 miles
  • 2017 – 48,769 miles
  • 2016 – 48,556 miles
  • 2015 – 47,861 miles
  • 2014 – 47,489 miles
  • 2013 – 46,357 miles
  • 2012 – 45,665 miles
  • 2011 – 43,223 miles
  • 2010 – 42,546 miles
  • 2008 – 41,612 miles
  • 2007 – 40,189 miles
  • 2006 – 33,392 miles
  • 2005 – 26,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,489 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,489 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    59,489 miles
    Test number
    221003003221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,866 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,866 miles
    Test number
    683018550648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,210 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,210 miles
    Test number
    348240661251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,991 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,991 miles
    Test number
    222361803788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,708 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    55,708 miles
    Test number
    550485919365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,041 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,041 miles
    Test number
    978574371708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,305 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,305 miles
    Test number
    697603153822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,769 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,769 miles
    Test number
    187352606202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,556 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,556 miles
    Test number
    887159787578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,861 miles (+372)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,861 miles
    Test number
    617137305111
    • NoteAll light switch not labled.
    • NoteOil leaks
  11. Pass47,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,489 miles
    Test number
    248418994036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,475 miles (+1,118)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,475 miles
    Test number
    685508594000
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
  13. Pass46,357 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,357 miles
    Test number
    366765403147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,665 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,665 miles
    Test number
    707571962048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,641 miles (+2,418)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    486489852086
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  16. Pass43,223 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,223 miles
    Test number
    687127571000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,546 miles
    Test number
    112373780013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,546 miles (+934)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,546 miles
    Test number
    833693680022
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  19. Fail41,612 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,612 miles
    Test number
    443621738406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass41,612 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,612 miles
    Test number
    542411338355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,189 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,189 miles
    Test number
    424546547490
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing age cracks
  22. Fail40,189 miles (+327)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,189 miles
    Test number
    433146347432
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing age cracks
  23. Fail39,862 miles (+6,470)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,862 miles
    Test number
    153425827333
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
  24. Pass33,392 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,392 miles
    Test number
    943278936368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,616 miles
    Test number
    622589235336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S798 CFS

Does S798 CFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S798 CFS is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S798 CFS?
The MOT on S798 CFS is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S798 CFS done?
S798 CFS was recorded at 59,489 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,610 miles a year.
Has S798 CFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S798 CFS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on S798 CFS 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 S798 CFS find?
S798 CFS passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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