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605 GWY

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

46,706 mi
Last recorded46,706 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration605 GWY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 46,706 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 46,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,000 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,032 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 43,232 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,067 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,701 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,519 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 39,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,415 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,318 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 38,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,882 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,000 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 35,345 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 35,342 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

Pass 25 May 2011 35,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 33,959 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 33,469 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,265 miles

both front tyres worn 0n edge

Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,329 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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605 GWY is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 36,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 605 GWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 605 GWY?

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What year was 605 GWY registered?

605 GWY is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 605 GWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 605 GWY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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