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TVR Griffith 500

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,988 cc

V8 GRNMOT history

V8 GRN is a silver petrol TVR Griffith 500 first used on 28 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
82,636 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 GRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Griffith 500
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 GRN was last recorded at 82,636 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,636 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,636 miles
  • 2023 – 82,433 miles
  • 2022 – 82,050 miles
  • 2021 – 82,036 miles
  • 2020 – 80,919 miles
  • 2019 – 79,625 miles
  • 2018 – 78,642 miles
  • 2017 – 78,168 miles
  • 2015 – 75,115 miles
  • 2014 – 72,658 miles
  • 2013 – 68,760 miles
  • 2012 – 63,020 miles
  • 2011 – 60,439 miles
  • 2010 – 56,309 miles
  • 2009 – 51,362 miles
  • 2008 – 49,151 miles
  • 2007 – 42,169 miles
  • 2006 – 38,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,636 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,636 miles
    Test number
    714640076328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,636 miles (+203)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,636 miles
    Test number
    107859899877
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  3. Pass82,433 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,433 miles
    Test number
    699604677299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,050 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,050 miles
    Test number
    623760425700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,036 miles (+1,117)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,036 miles
    Test number
    676252615046
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush UPPER AND LOWER BUSH (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass80,919 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,919 miles
    Test number
    334308916575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,625 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,625 miles
    Test number
    270651510474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,642 miles (+474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,642 miles
    Test number
    276825549752
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  9. Pass78,168 miles (+3,053)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,168 miles
    Test number
    879796650847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,115 miles (+2,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,115 miles
    Test number
    437463550272
    • AdvisoryRear number plate not showing light through?

  11. Pass72,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,658 miles
    Test number
    269420414259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,658 miles (+3,898)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,658 miles
    Test number
    976440714268
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  13. Pass68,760 miles (+5,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,760 miles
    Test number
    259613963411
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass63,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,020 miles
    Test number
    289954962471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,020 miles (+2,581)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,020 miles
    Test number
    676932352195
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass60,439 miles (+4,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,439 miles
    Test number
    469640131145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass56,309 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,309 miles
    Test number
    361221360026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,362 miles (+2,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,362 miles
    Test number
    132816929470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass49,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    934461128062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,151 miles (+6,982)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,151 miles
    Test number
    661784818063
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass42,169 miles (+3,659)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    621480157026
    • Note1/front damper top mount bushes worn

  22. Pass38,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,510 miles
    Test number
    113164646442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 GRN

Does V8 GRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 GRN expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 GRN?
The MOT on V8 GRN expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 GRN done?
V8 GRN was recorded at 82,636 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 2,430 miles a year.
Has V8 GRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 GRN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 GRN 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 V8 GRN find?
V8 GRN passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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