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R742 NDD

1998 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,860 mi
Last recorded55,860 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Griffith 50036,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 NDD
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 55,860 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 55,860 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 54,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 54,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,192 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,140 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 52,140 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 48,252 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,441 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,616 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,370 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 41,339 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all tyres slight cracking in treads

Pass 4 May 2011 40,647 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 40,647 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,103 miles

front brake discs rusted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,775 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 38,330 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,330 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R742 NDD is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R742 NDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R742 NDD registered?

R742 NDD is a 1998 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R742 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R742 NDD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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