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TVR Griffith 500

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,988 cc

T500 WOWMOT history

T500 WOW is a blue petrol TVR Griffith 500 first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
42,375 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 WOW
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 WOW was last recorded at 42,375 miles on 1 May 2025, 359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,016 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
359 miles
Average per year
1,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,375 miles
  • 2023 – 42,016 miles
  • 2022 – 41,934 miles
  • 2021 – 41,894 miles
  • 2020 – 41,241 miles
  • 2018 – 41,081 miles
  • 2017 – 40,641 miles
  • 2016 – 39,590 miles
  • 2015 – 38,934 miles
  • 2014 – 37,978 miles
  • 2013 – 37,433 miles
  • 2012 – 36,714 miles
  • 2011 – 35,534 miles
  • 2010 – 34,219 miles
  • 2009 – 29,043 miles
  • 2008 – 26,071 miles
  • 2007 – 23,473 miles
  • 2006 – 22,307 miles
  • 2005 – 22,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,375 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,375 miles (+359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,375 miles
    Test number
    755311641825
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass42,016 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,016 miles
    Test number
    215526302459
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering rack joint has slight play
  3. Fail42,016 miles (+82)1 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,016 miles
    Test number
    238893500475
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering rack joint has slight play
  4. Pass41,934 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    41,934 miles
    Test number
    239791161135
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. Fail41,934 miles (+40)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,934 miles
    Test number
    496624336663
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Pass41,894 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    41,894 miles
    Test number
    649460718812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,241 miles (+160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    139645085544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass41,081 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,081 miles
    Test number
    826508429202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail41,064 miles (+423)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,064 miles
    Test number
    318186702473
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass40,641 miles (+1,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,641 miles
    Test number
    985294225938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass39,590 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    39,590 miles
    Test number
    952646957232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,934 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,934 miles
    Test number
    836749615247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,978 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,978 miles
    Test number
    679041494130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,433 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,433 miles
    Test number
    398097303444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,714 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    36,714 miles
    Test number
    667565402241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,534 miles
    Test number
    165380011229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,534 miles (+1,315)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,534 miles
    Test number
    295366491405
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass34,219 miles (+5,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,219 miles
    Test number
    592687300257
    • NoteAdvise on rear outer cv boot split
  19. Pass29,043 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,043 miles
    Test number
    521463109285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,170 miles
    Test number
    752316709169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,170 miles (+1,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,170 miles
    Test number
    104248199419
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass26,071 miles (+2,598)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,071 miles
    Test number
    944656708245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,473 miles (+1,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,473 miles
    Test number
    433602117234
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass22,307 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,307 miles
    Test number
    244268366005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    22,227 miles
    Test number
    211899505275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 WOW

Does T500 WOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 WOW expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 WOW?
The MOT on T500 WOW expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 WOW done?
T500 WOW was recorded at 42,375 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 1,020 miles a year.
Has T500 WOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 WOW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 WOW 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 WOW find?
T500 WOW passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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