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R179 TLH

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,245 mi
Last recorded67,245 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 TLH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 67,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 66,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,209 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs inner faces have corrosion lines . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 215/45r17 ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 65,935 miles

Coolant leak ()

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2022 65,935 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components have a coating of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2020 65,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 65,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 64,928 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 64,693 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 64,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 64,278 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 64,224 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 60,997 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Nov 2013 59,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,312 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,095 miles

light corrosion on various areas of the chassis

Fail 14 Jun 2012 52,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

light corrosion on various areas of the chassis

Pass 8 Jun 2011 51,000 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 51,000 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 46,459 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,017 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r driveshaft boot split

Fail 20 Mar 2008 37,017 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r driveshaft boot split

Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 31,662 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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R179 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R179 TLH, 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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R179 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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