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TVR Griffith

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc

S8 RVTMOT history

S8 RVT is a silver petrol TVR Griffith first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,507 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 RVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Griffith
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 RVT was last recorded at 53,507 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,383 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
1,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,507 miles
  • 2025 – 53,383 miles
  • 2024 – 52,812 miles
  • 2023 – 52,302 miles
  • 2022 – 51,769 miles
  • 2021 – 50,668 miles
  • 2020 – 49,569 miles
  • 2019 – 48,487 miles
  • 2018 – 48,170 miles
  • 2017 – 47,148 miles
  • 2016 – 46,968 miles
  • 2015 – 44,618 miles
  • 2014 – 43,593 miles
  • 2013 – 41,982 miles
  • 2012 – 39,035 miles
  • 2011 – 36,607 miles
  • 2009 – 32,089 miles
  • 2008 – 30,023 miles
  • 2007 – 27,470 miles
  • 2006 – 24,148 miles
  • 2005 – 19,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,507 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,507 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,507 miles
    Test number
    474765085723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,383 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    53,383 miles
    Test number
    271237472548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,812 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    857573631142
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail52,812 miles (+510)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,812 miles
    Test number
    485331748043
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps back light not showing through plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass52,302 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,302 miles
    Test number
    446524167421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,769 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,769 miles
    Test number
    815366259331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    607294415376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail50,668 miles (+1,099)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    669649454155
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass49,569 miles (+1,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    49,569 miles
    Test number
    652704240549
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (Borderline) (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front aim on upper limit (borderline)

  10. Pass48,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    377791576170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,487 miles (+317)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    718290550102
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass48,170 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,170 miles
    Test number
    840099099839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,148 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,148 miles
    Test number
    761024697723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,968 miles
    Test number
    802793960361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,968 miles (+2,350)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,968 miles
    Test number
    255059845128
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass44,618 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,618 miles
    Test number
    628548385140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,593 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,593 miles
    Test number
    306221414427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,543 miles (+1,561)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,543 miles
    Test number
    178118564124
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight movement n/s steering rack arm

  19. Pass41,982 miles (+2,947)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    269927833186
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

  20. Pass39,035 miles (+2,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,035 miles
    Test number
    586865942137
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass36,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,607 miles
    Test number
    287153271462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,607 miles (+4,518)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,607 miles
    Test number
    457313371178
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  23. Pass32,089 miles (+2,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,089 miles
    Test number
    360557349299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass30,023 miles (+2,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,023 miles
    Test number
    631232658264
    • 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)

  25. Pass27,470 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,470 miles
    Test number
    642866757256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,148 miles (+4,576)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,148 miles
    Test number
    734393366286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    19,572 miles
    Test number
    482446865216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 RVT

Does S8 RVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 RVT is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 RVT?
The MOT on S8 RVT is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 RVT done?
S8 RVT was recorded at 53,507 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 1,634 miles a year.
Has S8 RVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 RVT has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 RVT 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 S8 RVT find?
S8 RVT passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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