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E19 TVR

1998 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,859 mi
Last recorded45,859 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 45,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 45,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 45,514 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,410 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 45,410 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 45,340 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,914 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,783 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,416 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 44,068 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 43,602 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 42,711 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 42,711 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 41,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2006 40,524 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 40,224 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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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E19 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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 E19 TVR, 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 E19 TVR registered?

E19 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is E19 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E19 TVR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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