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R254 SLB

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,298 mi
Last recorded57,298 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 SLB
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 57,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 56,898 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 56,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,183 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer gaiter deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,823 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,736 miles

Offside Rear HALF SHAFT GAITER OUTER

Fail 23 Mar 2020 55,735 miles

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

Offside Rear HALF SHAFT GAITER OUTER

Pass 25 Mar 2019 54,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH INNER & OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,429 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 54,428 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,207 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,697 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,891 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,415 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,551 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,552 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ON LOWER HEIGHT LIMETS...

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,171 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

extensive corrosion evident on the chassis outrigers. (needs treating)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 41,907 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

extensive corrosion evident on the chassis outrigers. (needs treating)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,788 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 39,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R254 SLB 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 84%.

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 R254 SLB, 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 R254 SLB registered?

R254 SLB is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R254 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R254 SLB shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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