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M99 GRF

1998 Tvr Griffith

Green Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,605 mi
Last recorded72,605 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 GRF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 72,605 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 72,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,078 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 72,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,090 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 70,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear driveshaft cv boots slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,199 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 66,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 65,307 miles

Offside Rear cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2017 64,595 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 63,560 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,995 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 59,940 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 57,553 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 57,553 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,546 miles

rear light reflector slightly darker then standard

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

buttons in centre consel loose

space frame is slightly corroded in place

Pass 13 May 2009 57,040 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 57,040 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,348 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front exhaust clamp missing.

seat mounts damaged.

Pass 14 May 2007 54,944 miles

both front lower suspension arms getting rusty

chassis getting rusty

rear suspension arms getting rusty

Fail 4 May 2007 54,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front suspension lower arms getting rusty

chassis getting rusty

rear suspension arms getting rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,359 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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M99 GRF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Green with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M99 GRF, 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 M99 GRF registered?

M99 GRF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M99 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M99 GRF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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