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R591 DGV

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,597 mi
Last recorded41,597 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 DGV
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,597 miles

rear driveshaft boots split

Fail 31 Mar 2009 41,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear driveshaft boots split

Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 40,862 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 40,830 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,811 miles

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

Various chassis corrosion

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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R591 DGV is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R591 DGV, 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 R591 DGV registered?

R591 DGV is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R591 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 DGV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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