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R500 MHG

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,165 mi
Last recorded83,165 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 MHG
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,165 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 82,380 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 81,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,720 miles

Nearside rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 81,103 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 78,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play and knock in the steering.

Slight play in the front wheels.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

The o/s rear tyre has a cut on the outer edge of the tread.

Washers and wipers.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 76,269 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play and knock in the steering.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 76,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play and knock in the steering.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,156 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to wear on the edges.

Wipers.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 68,480 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,802 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 55,642 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 55,642 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,304 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 MHG is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MHG, 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 R500 MHG registered?

R500 MHG is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R500 MHG safe to buy?

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