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TVR Griffith 500

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,988 cc

T500 TVRMOT history

T500 TVR is a green petrol TVR Griffith 500 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 36,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
36,883 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Griffith 500
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 TVR was last recorded at 36,883 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,827 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
1,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,883 miles
  • 2025 – 36,827 miles
  • 2024 – 35,478 miles
  • 2022 – 35,428 miles
  • 2021 – 35,400 miles
  • 2020 – 35,339 miles
  • 2019 – 35,284 miles
  • 2018 – 33,721 miles
  • 2017 – 33,565 miles
  • 2016 – 31,388 miles
  • 2015 – 31,185 miles
  • 2014 – 28,841 miles
  • 2013 – 24,008 miles
  • 2011 – 23,131 miles
  • 2010 – 21,468 miles
  • 2009 – 19,478 miles
  • 2008 – 18,160 miles
  • 2007 – 17,390 miles
  • 2006 – 15,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,883 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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,883 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    758189084208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,827 miles (+1,349)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    36,827 miles
    Test number
    270282793626
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Pass35,478 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    35,478 miles
    Test number
    663226824407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,428 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    35,428 miles
    Test number
    370713704457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,400 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,400 miles
    Test number
    806167584962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,339 miles
    Test number
    346178359059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,339 miles (+55)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,339 miles
    Test number
    871745264282
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass35,284 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    566536964558
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail35,284 miles (+1,563)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    453680095309
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  10. Pass33,721 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,721 miles
    Test number
    544845868961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,565 miles (+2,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,565 miles
    Test number
    880116994800
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all chassis members (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass31,388 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,388 miles
    Test number
    593006152410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,185 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    885439875032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,841 miles (+4,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,841 miles
    Test number
    768445684026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass24,008 miles (+877)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,008 miles
    Test number
    256486283062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,131 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,131 miles
    Test number
    499771291007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,468 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,468 miles
    Test number
    962105080038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,478 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,478 miles
    Test number
    130769789402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,160 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,160 miles
    Test number
    340665088042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,390 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,390 miles
    Test number
    974688587011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,143 miles
    Test number
    122764556439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 TVR

Does T500 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TVR is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 TVR?
The MOT on T500 TVR is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 TVR done?
T500 TVR was recorded at 36,883 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,083 miles a year.
Has T500 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 TVR has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T500 TVR 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 T500 TVR find?
T500 TVR passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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