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1999 TVR Griffith 500 5.0L Petrol · TLC 1

TLC 1

1999 TVR Griffith 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 36,605 miles. MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
TVR GRIFFITH 500
Year / Origin
1999
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
36,605 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Apr 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
4988cc

TLC 1 Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2025
  • 36,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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TLC 1 Mileage History

  1. 26/04/200630,440 mi
  2. 26/04/200630,440 mi
  3. 28/04/200630,440 mi
  4. 04/05/200731,943 mi+1,503 mi
  5. 03/09/200833,622 mi+1,679 mi
  6. 21/08/200933,663 mi+41 mi
  7. 19/04/201133,707 mi+44 mi
  8. 01/03/201233,767 mi+60 mi
  9. 07/05/201334,389 mi+622 mi
  10. 07/05/201435,456 mi+1,067 mi
  11. 29/04/201535,838 mi+382 mi
  12. 14/03/201935,971 mi+133 mi
  13. 13/03/202036,129 mi+158 mi
  14. 04/05/202236,201 mi+72 mi
  15. 16/04/202436,512 mi+311 mi
  16. 04/04/202536,605 mi+93 mi

Average of roughly 326 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

TLC 1 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 22:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 (TLC 1) between April 2006 and April 2025.

The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)”.

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