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TVR Griffith 500

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,988 cc

T70 WELMOT history

T70 WEL is a blue petrol TVR Griffith 500 first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 43,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
43,994 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 WEL
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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 WEL was last recorded at 43,994 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2019: 42,518 miles, lower than 42,577 miles on 2 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,717 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,994 miles
  • 2024 – 43,717 miles
  • 2023 – 43,392 miles
  • 2022 – 42,820 miles
  • 2019 – 42,518 miles
  • 2016 – 42,577 miles
  • 2015 – 41,758 miles
  • 2014 – 41,442 miles
  • 2013 – 41,172 miles
  • 2012 – 40,362 miles
  • 2011 – 39,313 miles
  • 2010 – 38,172 miles
  • 2009 – 36,679 miles
  • 2007 – 34,110 miles
  • 2006 – 31,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,994 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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,994 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    663354491391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,717 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,717 miles
    Test number
    708846243266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,392 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    43,392 miles
    Test number
    778598256874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,820 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    42,820 miles
    Test number
    386889980043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,518 miles
    Test number
    488855377478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail42,518 miles (-59)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,518 miles
    Test number
    480709884008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass42,577 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,577 miles
    Test number
    694769186864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has puncture

  8. Fail42,496 miles (+738)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,496 miles
    Test number
    442020733786
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  9. Pass41,758 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,758 miles
    Test number
    920732224463
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass41,442 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    685920244204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,172 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,172 miles
    Test number
    209017823215
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail41,171 miles (+809)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,171 miles
    Test number
    957111823218
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass40,362 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,362 miles
    Test number
    738017702201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,313 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,313 miles
    Test number
    225965281495
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  15. Fail39,313 miles (+1,141)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,313 miles
    Test number
    125865181193
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  16. Pass38,172 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,172 miles
    Test number
    990781190079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,153 miles (+1,474)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,153 miles
    Test number
    931376270035
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass36,679 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,679 miles
    Test number
    170709469030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,672 miles (+2,562)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,672 miles
    Test number
    403933269094
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  20. Pass34,110 miles (+24)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,110 miles
    Test number
    541074077085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to both outer chassis tubes
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to front and rear flexable brake hose ferrules
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  21. Fail34,086 miles (+2,873)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,086 miles
    Test number
    100708867487
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  22. Pass31,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,213 miles
    Test number
    902712966035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,213 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,213 miles
    Test number
    713389556063
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T70 WEL

Does T70 WEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T70 WEL expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T70 WEL?
The MOT on T70 WEL expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T70 WEL done?
T70 WEL was recorded at 43,994 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 655 miles a year.
Has T70 WEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 WEL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on T70 WEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T70 WEL find?
T70 WEL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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