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R418 YOF

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

26,684 mi
Last recorded26,684 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 YOF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 26,684 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 26,551 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 26,069 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 25,922 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 25,265 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 24,260 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,651 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,321 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,848 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,110 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,936 miles

N/S/R tyre on legal limits.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,911 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 21,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 21,087 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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R418 YOF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R418 YOF, 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 R418 YOF registered?

R418 YOF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R418 YOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 YOF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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