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R500 ROJ

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,794 mi
Last recorded43,794 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 ROJ
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,794 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 43,764 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 43,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 43,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 43,296 miles

slight play in ns rack end

Pass 2 Apr 2022 43,253 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2021 43,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,828 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 42,823 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 42,389 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 42,356 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 41,789 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,426 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,754 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 36,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 35,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 34,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 27,944 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 21 May 2008 25,145 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 21,614 miles

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

chassis corroded

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 ROJ is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ROJ, 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 ROJ registered?

R500 ROJ is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R500 ROJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 ROJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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