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K155 NGL

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Yellow Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,412 mi
Last recorded117,412 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 NGL
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 117,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 117,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 117,075 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 116,800 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,592 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 116,121 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,952 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,577 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 115,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,446 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 114,446 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,678 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 111,693 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 110,386 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 108,744 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 108,744 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 107,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 107,257 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,557 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2011 106,557 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,724 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear tyres now down to 2.5mm tread depth in center of rear tyres limit is 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jul 2009 96,213 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 96,213 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 90,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 79,748 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,734 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 69,734 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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K155 NGL is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Yellow with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K155 NGL, 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 K155 NGL registered?

K155 NGL is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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