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G3 RAU

1998 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 RAU
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 61,844 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,777 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 61,777 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 61,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,181 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 61,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,844 miles

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

Possible coolant leak

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 59,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Possible coolant leak

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 59,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 56,457 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 56,455 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 49,218 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 44,999 miles

Play in NSF top suspension joint

Pass 11 May 2006 39,999 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

NSR outer and OSR inner driveshaft gaiters split

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

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

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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G3 RAU is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G3 RAU, 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 G3 RAU registered?

G3 RAU is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is G3 RAU safe to buy?

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