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R496 LGF

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,270 mi
Last recorded55,270 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 LGF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 55,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 53,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 52,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 50,369 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 50,369 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 47,716 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 47,716 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 45,416 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 42,389 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 42,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 41,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 41,507 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,920 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,286 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,681 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,038 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,225 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 38,152 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 35,864 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 10 Dec 2008 31,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,746 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 22,088 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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R496 LGF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R496 LGF, 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 R496 LGF registered?

R496 LGF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R496 LGF safe to buy?

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