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G21 FTM

1998 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,979 mi
Last recorded65,979 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 FTM
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 65,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,085 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 65,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 64,609 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 62,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 61,677 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 61,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension arms corroding

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,364 miles

offside window not working

rear fog light tell tale tempremental

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,196 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 61,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 59,955 miles

offside front lower arm corroding

rear brake disc inner faces pitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 59,955 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front lower arm corroding

parking brake effort just met

rear brake disc inner faces pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 59,328 miles

offside front suspension arm corroding

surface corrosion on underbody components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 58,018 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2013 57,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 56,893 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,329 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 55,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 54,922 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 53,630 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)

Pass 21 May 2009 53,630 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 52,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges (tracking needs adjusting)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 6,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 61,544 miles

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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G21 FTM is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G21 FTM, 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.

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What year was G21 FTM registered?

G21 FTM is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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