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R684 NGF

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,395 mi
Last recorded38,395 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 NGF
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 38,395 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 38,338 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 38,149 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 38,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,906 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 37,901 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 37,544 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,345 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,060 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 36,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 36,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,513 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,916 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,166 miles

o/s/r drive shaft outer cv bolts loose

Fail 2 Aug 2011 27,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r drive shaft outer cv bolts loose

Pass 22 Jun 2010 32,026 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,999 miles

slight wear in o/s/f and n/s/f top shock absorber bushes.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,338 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,332 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 18,789 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 18,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R684 NGF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R684 NGF, 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 R684 NGF registered?

R684 NGF is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R684 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R684 NGF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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