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A2 WDN

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

30,699 mi
Last recorded30,699 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 WDN
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 30,699 miles

Chassis outriggers condition poor

Pass 1 Nov 2024 30,339 miles

Surface corrosion to rear suspension wishbones

Pass 9 Nov 2023 30,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 30,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 30,009 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 29,570 miles

All suspension wishbones in poor condition

Lower suspension ball joint dust covers perishing

Oil leaks from engine area

Slight perishing to OSR tyre

Slight perishing to fuel cap seal

Track rod end dust covers perishing

Upper suspension ball joint dust covers perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2019 29,487 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,999 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,896 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 28,839 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 28,584 miles

Slight oil leak Number plate lights dim

Pass 14 May 2015 27,989 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 27,287 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r cv boot split

suspension areas corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 27,287 miles

n/s/r cv boot split

suspension areas corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,879 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,714 miles

bottom arms slight corrosion starting n/s and o/s

chassis needs cleaning off painting to stop corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,714 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

bottom arms slight corrosion starting n/s and o/s

chassis needs cleaning off painting to stop corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,095 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,838 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,038 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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A2 WDN 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 A2 WDN, 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.

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A2 WDN is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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