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R33 PBS

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,491 mi
Last recorded32,491 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 PBS
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 32,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 30,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 29,740 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 29,740 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 28,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 27,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,519 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 26,678 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 25,107 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2015 25,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 24,731 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 24,212 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 23,797 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 23,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 22,909 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,444 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,303 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)

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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R33 PBS is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R33 PBS, 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 R33 PBS registered?

R33 PBS is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R33 PBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R33 PBS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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