1999 TVR Griffith 500 5.0L Petrol · SSU 371

The 1999 TVR Griffith 500 presents a stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 9 July 2025 at 54,591 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results since 2022. The maintenance trend is steady rather than worsening, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 54,591 against 27 years of age, an average of roughly 2,022 miles per year. The DVSA entries show light annual use: 49,211 miles in June 2023, 51,478 in July 2024, and 54,591 in July 2025. A single anomaly appears on 18 July 2022, where the tester issued both a fail and a pass at 45,819 miles on the same day with no defects listed, pointing to an administrative reversal rather than a genuine mechanical rejection. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. Given the low standing mileage and the absence of flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, or brake defects, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and chassis rust. TVR bodywork and outriggers are prone to moisture damage even when test records stay clear. The drivetrain and coil springs warrant hands-on checks for perishing rubber and fluid leaks that an MOT visual sweep may miss. Verify the 18 July 2022 dual entry with DVSA to confirm no hidden rejection cause. Otherwise the Griffith shows disciplined upkeep and a benign fault history, though prolonged idle periods demand scrutiny of brake calipers and tyre sidewalls before road use.