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R289 UFJ

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,808 mi
Last recorded22,808 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 UFJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,808 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 May 2008 22,774 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 22,573 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 21,984 miles

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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R289 UFJ is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R289 UFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R289 UFJ registered?

R289 UFJ is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R289 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 UFJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R289 UFJ have outstanding finance?

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