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R440 ATR

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,076 mi
Last recorded50,076 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 ATR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,076 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 50,076 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 50,028 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,750 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 49,746 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 48,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,770 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,029 miles

n/s seat belt frayed at edges

Fail 12 Apr 2016 46,199 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s seat belt frayed at edges

Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,807 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 41,687 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 39,705 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ( around sump)

Oil leak (oil filter)

Oil leal (powersteering hoses)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 38,437 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,437 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,917 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,434 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 32,387 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 30,675 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 30,675 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,026 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 30,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,865 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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R440 ATR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 R440 ATR, 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.

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What year was R440 ATR registered?

R440 ATR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is R440 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 ATR shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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