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TVR Griffith 500

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,988 cc

T225 DGPMOT history

T225 DGP is a blue petrol TVR Griffith 500 first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 43,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2025
Mileage
43,972 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T225 DGP
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
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T225 DGP was last recorded at 43,972 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,922 miles · 21 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,972 miles
  • 2024 – 43,922 miles
  • 2023 – 43,800 miles
  • 2021 – 43,743 miles
  • 2019 – 43,068 miles
  • 2018 – 42,903 miles
  • 2017 – 41,889 miles
  • 2013 – 41,691 miles
  • 2010 – 40,797 miles
  • 2009 – 38,435 miles
  • 2008 – 38,420 miles
  • 2007 – 35,352 miles
  • 2006 – 32,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail43,972 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail43,972 miles (+50)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    128893833915
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass43,922 miles (+122)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    43,922 miles
    Test number
    614447061588
    • MinorBrake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. Pass43,800 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,800 miles
    Test number
    459423918447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,743 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,743 miles
    Test number
    252859992751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,068 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,068 miles
    Test number
    125181739810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,903 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,903 miles
    Test number
    967511249789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,889 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    526358078020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,691 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,691 miles
    Test number
    227526363268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,797 miles (+2,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,797 miles
    Test number
    173063320258
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  10. Pass38,435 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,435 miles
    Test number
    621488439254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,420 miles (+3,068)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,420 miles
    Test number
    504844238183
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
  12. Pass35,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,352 miles
    Test number
    471931237197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,352 miles (+3,117)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,352 miles
    Test number
    740971437110
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass32,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,235 miles
    Test number
    263438526146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T225 DGP

Does T225 DGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T225 DGP expired on 20 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T225 DGP?
The MOT on T225 DGP expired on 20 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T225 DGP done?
T225 DGP was recorded at 43,972 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 579 miles a year.
Has T225 DGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T225 DGP has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T225 DGP 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 T225 DGP find?
T225 DGP failed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits.

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