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R48 ALS

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,176 mi
Last recorded57,176 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 ALS
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 57,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

car undersealed

Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,895 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 54,786 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front chassis corroded

front shock casings corroded

rear chassis corroded

various wishbone bushes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2022 52,752 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 51,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,993 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 50,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,763 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 47,713 miles

Offside Front brake has a very slight bind

chassis corroded very slightly at outriggers

Pass 25 Aug 2016 46,520 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 45,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 44,819 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 44,190 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,546 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 42,055 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 41,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 39,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,559 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,618 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 35,583 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear chassis out rigger has corrosion

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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R48 ALS is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R48 ALS, 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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R48 ALS is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R48 ALS shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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