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L6 RRF

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,334 mi
Last recorded64,334 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 RRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 64,334 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 64,322 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 64,292 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 64,151 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 62,676 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 60,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,911 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 58,911 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,289 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 56,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,166 miles

OIl leak from rear diff

Fail 13 Jun 2012 54,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

OIl leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Jun 2011 51,374 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

n/s/r cv boot deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs surface corrosion

front tyres worn on inside edge

n/s/r cv boot deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,019 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 50,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear cv gaiter split

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 46,678 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 43,866 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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L6 RRF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L6 RRF, 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 L6 RRF registered?

L6 RRF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is L6 RRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 RRF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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