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R198 ERT

1998 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,640 mi
Last recorded38,640 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 ERT
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,640 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 38,639 miles

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

adv front lower wish bone units corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,273 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,135 miles

Chassis corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,389 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 28,458 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,458 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2007 27,954 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,526 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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R198 ERT is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R198 ERT, 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 R198 ERT registered?

R198 ERT is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R198 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 ERT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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