TVR Griffith 500 MOT Failures
An analysis of 2,297 real DVSA MOT tests on the TVR Griffith 500 — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the TVR Griffith 500 fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the TVR Griffith 500 is fluid leak — this model is 13 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 2,297 MOT tests, 11.32% of all TVR Griffith 500 tests recorded this as a failure.
Exhaust and emissions failures often point to catalytic converter degradation, lambda sensor faults, or — in diesel models — DPF problems. These can be expensive to fix and will cause an immediate MOT failure.
Other notable weak points include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... (22x the fleet average) and suspension component damaged or corroded (6.1x the fleet average). These ratios compare the TVR Griffith 500's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Exhaust & Emissions, Bodywork, Suspension. If you're inspecting a TVR Griffith 500 before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a TVR Griffith 500
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a TVR Griffith 500:
Exhaust & Emissions — check for fluid leak. Bodywork — check for vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t.... Suspension — check for suspension component damaged or corroded.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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TVR Griffith 500 MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a TVR Griffith 500?
Based on 2,297 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is fluid leak — at 13x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... and suspension component damaged or corroded.
Is the TVR Griffith 500 reliable based on MOT data?
The TVR Griffith 500 has 3 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is fluid leak. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include fluid leak, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t..., suspension component damaged or corroded.
How do I check a TVR Griffith 500's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.