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E4 ESD

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Black Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,763 mi
Last recorded62,763 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 ESD
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 62,763 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,762 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 57,685 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 54,549 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,914 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,533 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 52,100 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper swivel joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 51,031 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 49,176 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 49,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,881 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 47,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,623 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 46,623 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,793 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,878 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 34,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,791 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 33,004 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,334 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 28,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,632 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv rear hub seals leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 17,531 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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E4 ESD is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Black with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E4 ESD, 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

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What year was E4 ESD registered?

E4 ESD is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is E4 ESD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E4 ESD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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