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GRF 79E

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,131 mi
Last recorded55,131 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRF 79E
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 55,131 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 54,262 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 54,149 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 54,353 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,759 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension components have corrosion arms, drop links, springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,376 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 51,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 51,031 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch inspection cover missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 51,031 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch inspection cover missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,003 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,153 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 46,646 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,832 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

oil leak(s) on engine

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to minimum legal requirements

wipers not parking

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,688 miles

rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

Fail 21 Mar 2012 43,688 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

rear tyres wearing close to tread bars

Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,722 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,722 miles

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,044 miles

o/s washer jet not secure advise attn

Fail 15 Jan 2010 40,012 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

note re con steering rack fitted play evident in input shaft bearing causing leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,362 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre inner edge is slightly wearing

offside rear tyre inner edge is slightly wearing

slight misting of oil from nearside and offside rear hub seals

slight oil leak from the engine

Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,110 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from the engine area

slight oil leak from the steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,029 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 36,029 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight oil leak from both rear hubs

Pass 16 Dec 2005 34,635 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 34,635 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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GRF 79E is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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 GRF 79E, 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 GRF 79E registered?

GRF 79E is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is GRF 79E safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRF 79E shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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