TVR · TVR 280 · Cars
TVR 280 Rare
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (277 in the latest data).
Rarer than 49% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the 280
The TVR Griffith, later models being referred to as the Griffith 500, is a sports car designed and built by TVR, starting production in 1990, and ending production in 2002. As part of a 2017 attempt at reviving the TVR brand, a new generation Griffith was presented but never entered production.
TVR 280 — questions & answers
How many TVR 280 are left in the UK?
As of 2025 Q4, 277 TVR 280 were still registered in the UK — 58 licensed and on the road, plus 219 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the TVR 280 rare?
The TVR 280 is rare — fewer than 1,000 remain (277), making it rarer than 49% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
Is the TVR 280 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of TVR 280 on UK roads fell by 2 (0.7%).
What fuel do most TVR 280 use?
Most TVR 280 run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the TVR 280 peak?
The TVR 280 peaked at 296 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.