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FOL 11E

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,599 mi
Last recorded44,599 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOL 11E
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 44,599 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 44,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 42,969 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 40,869 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 40,869 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside wiper blade splitting

Central Exhaust mounting defective bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 37,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 37,557 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,589 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 36,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight exhaust leak

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,233 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,871 miles

rear light clusters tinted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,982 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,793 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 47,221 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,953 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 32,727 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to tread warning bars

Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,727 miles

both rear tyres worn to tread warning bars

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,911 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,563 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 24,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s main beam glass cracked....

Pass 8 Mar 2006 19,601 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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FOL 11E is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FOL 11E, 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 FOL 11E registered?

FOL 11E is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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