Tvr Griffith 500
From 1,162 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 30 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 30 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 8 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 8 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 16.5% of Griffith 500 failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 91.8% | steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1998 | 85.3% | emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions test unable to be completed |
| 1997 | 91.8% | emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 1996 | 93.8% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
1 earlier years
| 1995 | 85.3% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all Griffith 500s tested had between 38,821 and 81,819 miles on the clock.
At 59,770 median miles, the Griffith 500 has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Tvr models
| Tvr Chimaera | 87.1% |
| Tvr Tuscan | 90.5% |
| Tvr Cerbera | 87.7% |
Common questions
What is the Tvr Griffith 500 MOT pass rate?
The Tvr Griffith 500 has a 89.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,162 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Tvr Griffith 500?
The most common MOT failure on the Tvr Griffith 500 is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 30 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Tvr Griffith 500 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Tvr Griffith 500 is 59,770 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 38,821 and 81,819 miles.
Buying a used Griffith 500?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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