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R707 KJR

1998 Tvr Griffith

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,808 mi
Last recorded54,808 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith43,015 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 KJR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 54,808 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 54,071 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 53,408 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,503 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,070 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 50,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,704 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 49,035 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,480 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 47,477 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 46,613 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,762 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 44,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,121 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,632 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 40,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,474 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all suspension arms have surface corrosion,but not seriously weakened.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,444 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 30,680 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,380 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 23,805 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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R707 KJR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R707 KJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R707 KJR registered?

R707 KJR is a 1998 Tvr Griffith, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R707 KJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 KJR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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