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R502 TLC

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Red Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,242 mi
Last recorded32,242 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 TLC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 32,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 30,834 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 30,829 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,823 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 26,107 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 24,975 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,848 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 23,848 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 25 Sep 2008 22,922 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,516 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,184 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 21,773 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)

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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R502 TLC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Red with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R502 TLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R502 TLC registered?

R502 TLC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R502 TLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 TLC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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