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R500 HPC

1998 Tvr Griffith

Grey Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,256 mi
Last recorded94,256 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 HPC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 94,256 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 91,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 91,734 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 91,254 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 89,718 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 89,718 miles

Central Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 88,335 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,353 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,062 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,493 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 82,493 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Chafing on steering column (1.9.2a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,004 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 79,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,270 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight surface corrossion to chassis

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 77,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 74,041 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 74,033 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,872 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 67,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,735 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 64,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 64,562 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 59,999 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 58,014 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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R500 HPC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Grey with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R500 HPC, 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 R500 HPC registered?

R500 HPC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R500 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 HPC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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