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R500 TUR

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,291 mi
Last recorded111,291 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 TUR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 May 2025 111,291 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon 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))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 111,196 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))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,046 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,409 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 109,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 108,629 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 106,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,839 miles

Windscreen wipers stick when not lubricated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 96,332 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,053 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside steering rack gater slightly twisted

Fail 25 Sep 2013 92,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside steering rack gater slightly twisted

Pass 21 Sep 2012 91,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,160 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,547 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,007 miles

all position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Fail 2 Sep 2009 82,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 72,565 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 72,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 71,923 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2006 71,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear discs corroded

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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R500 TUR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R500 TUR, 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 R500 TUR registered?

R500 TUR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R500 TUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 TUR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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