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R553 OPC

1998 Tvr Griffith

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,490 mi
Last recorded38,490 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 OPC
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,490 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 37,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 36,702 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 36,702 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,169 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 36,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,707 miles

STRONG ADVISE; both rear outer CV gaitors split allowing the ingress of debris.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 34,702 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

STRONG ADVISE; both rear outer CV gaitors split allowing the ingress of debris.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,595 miles

o/s outter driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,337 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,049 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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R553 OPC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R553 OPC, 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 R553 OPC registered?

R553 OPC is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R553 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 OPC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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