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R181 TLH

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

41,919 mi
Last recorded41,919 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 TLH
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 41,919 miles

slight corrosion to inside of rear discs

Fail 5 Jun 2026 41,919 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight corrosion to inside of rear discs

Pass 2 Jun 2025 41,111 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 40,608 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 39,664 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 39,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 38,892 miles

Lamp switches insecure

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,363 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 37,912 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 37,404 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 37,404 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,604 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,114 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,565 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,783 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,334 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,500 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,351 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 25,992 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,313 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,313 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 21,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

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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R181 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R181 TLH, 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 R181 TLH registered?

R181 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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