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R577 HKO

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,152 mi
Last recorded94,152 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 HKO
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 94,152 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 89,630 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 87,395 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 84,521 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 84,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,259 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 84,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 79,159 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 79,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,507 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 72,822 miles

slight coolant leak at rad

Pass 22 Jun 2016 69,049 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 69,048 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,156 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,021 miles

slight play/knock in steering rack

Fail 17 Jun 2014 60,021 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight play/knock in steering rack

wiper blades splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,624 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 53,113 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 53,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 52,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,027 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,008 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 31,692 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,470 miles

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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R577 HKO is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 R577 HKO, 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 R577 HKO registered?

R577 HKO is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R577 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R577 HKO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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