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R19 DAW

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,085 mi
Last recorded37,085 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 DAW
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 37,085 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting on chassis frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,733 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 34,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,552 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 34,149 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,115 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both nearside and offside chassis outriggers have surface corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,710 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 31,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,370 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Aug 2010 30,370 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 Jul 2009 28,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,425 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,642 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 27,227 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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R19 DAW is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R19 DAW, 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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R19 DAW is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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