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R360 LBX

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

40,900 mi
Last recorded40,900 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 LBX
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 40,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 40,582 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 40,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 39,613 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 39,613 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 38,501 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 38,430 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 38,430 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 38,198 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Hazards and position lamps. (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 38,171 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Hazards and position lamps. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,532 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 37,532 miles

Central Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 36,970 miles

Coolant leak ENGINE AREA

Oil leak ENGINE AREA

Fail 8 May 2018 36,970 miles

Central Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Central Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Coolant leak ENGINE AREA

Oil leak ENGINE AREA

Pass 24 May 2017 35,525 miles

Oil leak ENGINE

Fail 24 May 2017 35,525 miles

Central Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ENGINE

Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,025 miles

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

Oil leak ENGINE

Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,637 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 28,194 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,598 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,556 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 21,556 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,024 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv slight oil leak from rear hub seals

Pass 1 Aug 2007 16,643 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,102 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 12,818 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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R360 LBX is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R360 LBX, 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 R360 LBX registered?

R360 LBX is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R360 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 LBX shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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