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B16 BBL

1998 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,857 mi
Last recorded42,857 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 BBL
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 42,857 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 42,850 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Apr 2024 42,850 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,625 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 42,447 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 42,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 41,076 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 39,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,561 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 34,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,379 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres both have cracks in the outer sidewall .

Fail 5 Aug 2014 33,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s and n/s front tyres both have cracks in the outer sidewall .

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith?

Based on 12,705 MOT tests across 876 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
663
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
876
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 162
Headlamp aim too high 145
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 122
Headlamp aim too low 121
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 111
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B16 BBL is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Griffith models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 43,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 BBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B16 BBL registered?

B16 BBL is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B16 BBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 BBL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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