TVR GRIFFITH 500 G5LVB has 26 MOTs

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This 1998 TVR GRIFFITH 500 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 58,875 miles 7 months ago on Friday 13th March 2026 at 15:16.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 27th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

G5LVB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MARCH 202758,875 MI
PASSED28TH MARCH 202527TH MARCH 202656,946 MI
PASSED14TH MAY 202423RD MAY 202552,734 MI
FAILED14TH MAY 202452,734 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH MAY 202323RD MAY 202449,213 MI
PASSED29TH JULY 20225TH AUGUST 202347,695 MI
PASSED6TH AUGUST 20215TH AUGUST 202247,602 MI
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20202ND AUGUST 202147,346 MI
PASSED23RD APRIL 201922ND OCTOBER 202047,162 MI
PASSED16TH APRIL 201820TH APRIL 201946,613 MI
PASSED3RD APRIL 201720TH APRIL 201846,292 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 201620TH APRIL 201744,173 MI
PASSED30TH MARCH 201520TH APRIL 201642,680 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
PASSED1ST APRIL 201420TH APRIL 201540,834 MI
FAILED10TH APRIL 201339,847 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED10TH APRIL 201320TH APRIL 201439,847 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 201220TH APRIL 201338,916 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED29TH MARCH 201120TH APRIL 201238,288 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Upper Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED21ST APRIL 201020TH APRIL 201137,560 MI
FAILED12TH APRIL 201037,560 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking From A Joint (2.3.3b)
PASSED17TH APRIL 200916TH APRIL 201034,709 MI
PASSED17TH MARCH 200816TH MARCH 200932,927 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
FAILED7TH MARCH 200832,927 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
PASSED16TH MARCH 200715TH MARCH 200831,175 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 200513TH OCTOBER 200629,497 MI
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 200529,497 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Split (2.2.d.2d)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Outer Rear Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Outer Rear Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Deteriorated (2.2.d.2d)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Rear Front Constant Velocity Joint Is Slightly Worn (2.5.c.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Rear Front Constant Velocity Joint Is Slightly Worn (2.5.c.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

G5LVB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

G5LVB MOT Comments

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G5LVB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 58,875 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,103 miles

G5LVB FAQs

This Tvr Griffith 500 with registration G5LVB was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 58,875 miles, so this Tvr has travelled an average of 2,103 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Tvr Griffith 500 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means G5LVB has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Tvr Griffith 500 has had 9 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Tvr Griffith 500 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does G5LVB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 G5LVB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is G5LVB Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 12th October 2026 G5LVB does have Tax. Read more

When does G5LVB Tax expire?

The current Tax for G5LVB will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does G5LVB MOT expire?

The current MOT for G5LVB will expire in 6 months on Saturday 27th March 2027. Read more

When did G5LVB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for G5LVB was on Friday 13th March 2026 at 15:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has G5LVB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for G5LVB we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has G5LVB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for G5LVB we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is G5LVB?

G5LVB is registered as a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500. Read more

How many miles has G5LVB done?

The odometer reading for G5LVB at the last MOT in March 2026 was 58,875 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,103 miles per year. Read more

How old is G5LVB?

The vehicle G5LVB was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 10th September 1998. Read more

What colour is G5LVB?

The official colour of G5LVB is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does G5LVB have?

G5LVB has a 5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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