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C9 OVY

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,747 mi
Last recorded57,747 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 OVY
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 57,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak on rear diff.

Pass 10 May 2025 57,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 56,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 55,964 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 53,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On centre of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 52,974 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On centre of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 52,612 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front antiroll bar drop link gaiters slightly deteriorated.

Rear exhaust mount slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 52,315 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,748 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 50,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,295 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 46,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 46,213 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,994 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,638 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,999 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 37,962 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,546 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,409 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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C9 OVY is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C9 OVY, 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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What year was C9 OVY registered?

C9 OVY is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C9 OVY safe to buy?

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