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R403 YOF

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,472 mi
Last recorded58,472 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 YOF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 58,472 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,173 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 57,955 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 57,613 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 57,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,645 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 55,826 miles

rear left and right outer drive shaft CV joint slight leak

Fail 13 May 2019 55,826 miles

rear left and right outer drive shaft CV joint slight leak

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 May 2018 55,431 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,087 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 54,284 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,139 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,682 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,530 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 49,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 48,429 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,251 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,993 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,058 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,677 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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R403 YOF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R403 YOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R403 YOF registered?

R403 YOF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R403 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 YOF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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