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R50 OGF

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,263 mi
Last recorded29,263 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 OGF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 2 May 2026 29,263 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 28,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 26,972 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 26,672 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 26,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 25,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,801 miles

Oil leak on engine ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,912 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,610 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,523 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 17,116 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 13,365 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,492 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 7,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 5,826 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 23 Mar 2007 3,604 miles

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)

offside front suspension top mount rusty

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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R50 OGF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R50 OGF, 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 R50 OGF registered?

R50 OGF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R50 OGF safe to buy?

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