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R10 FEB

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,552 mi
Last recorded32,552 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 FEB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 32,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 31,397 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 31,395 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2023 30,075 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 30,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 27,782 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 25,186 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 24,898 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 24,694 miles

Slight oil leak to engine

Wipers smear slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,588 miles

Front wipers poor

Offside rear sidelight dull

Oil leak to engine

Steering rack gators cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2014 24,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,481 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 23,479 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,220 miles

Both front tyres badly perished.

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 23,220 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres badly perished.

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 17,853 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,446 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 15,446 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R10 FEB is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R10 FEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R10 FEB registered?

R10 FEB is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R10 FEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 FEB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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